Deaf Communication Studies: Interpreter Education
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Offered through Arts and Communications
@ Florissant Valley
This two-year American Sign Language interpreter education program provides the instruction and experience needed to interpret between individuals using American Sign Language and English. Students focus on a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to interpreting centered around the theory of interpretation. This professional career program consists of a comprehensive series of courses intended to provide students with the necessary mastery of the theory, techniques and skills required to enter the profession of interpretation.
Required Courses
The recommended academic plan blends general education requirements with options for areas of concentration to ensure students get the most out of their degree.
Additional information is available in our online catalog.
Courses are offered in the following rotation. Courses must be taken in the order
shown, on the Florissant Valley campus.
(CH = Credit Hours)
Associate of Applied Science – Interpreter Education Program 68 CH
| FALL 1 | 11 CH | Spring 1 | 13 CH |
| DCS 106 ASL III | 5 CH | DCS 108 Orientation to Interpreting |
3 CH |
| DCS 109 Etymology for Interpreters |
3 CH | DCS 121 ASL IV | 3 CH |
| DCS 110 Deaf Theater | 3 CH | DCS 206 Consecutive Interpreting |
3 CH |
| DCS 207 Simultaneous Interpreting |
3 CH | ||
| DCS 209 Interpreting Lab | 1 CH | ||
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SUMMER 1 - DCS 215 Interpreting Seminar |
2 CH |
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| FALL 2 | 12 CH | SPRING 2 | 12 CH |
| DCS 210 Sign to Voice Interpreting |
3 CH | DCS 212 Deaf History & Culture |
3 CH |
| DCS 211 Specialized Interpreting |
3 CH | DCS 213 Issues & Ethics in Interpreting |
3 CH |
| DCS 214 Interactive Interpreting |
3 CH | DCS 217 Translation Applications |
3 CH |
| DCS 216 Educational Interpreting | 3 CH | DCS 218 Pre-Workplace Learning |
3 CH |
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SUMMER 2 - REQUIRED DCS 219 Workplace Learning |
3 CH |
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
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REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: College Comp I (3 CH); College Comp II (3 CH); MTH:108 or higher (3 CH); Natural Science (3 CH, no lab required); Missouri Requirement (3 CH, history); Two Physical Education (1 CH each). Take one or two general education classes each semester. General education courses can be taken on any STLCC campus or at any accredited college.
STLCC Advantage
Learn on specialized resources and computer programs designed for learning a visual language.
Faculty: All American Sign Language classes are taught by Deaf faculty in a total immersion format: no voice is permitted in these classes. All interpreting faculty are certified and licensed interpreters.
To prepare for this AAS program, students must complete the Certificate of Specialization in American Sign Language with a B average or better. Applicants who already know ASL will be evaluated by a Deaf instructor and placed at the appropriate level.
Obtain a student license while still in school to begin applying your skills in real-world situations.
Attend full or part time, in day or evening classes.
Students
More than one million students have attended STLCC. It’s the largest institute of higher education in the region and the second largest in Missouri.
Faculty
All American Sign Language classes are taught by Deaf faculty in a total immersion format: no voice is permitted in these classes.
Flexible Schedule
This program offers the conveinence of full or part-time, day or evening classes.
Unique Offering
STLCC-Florissant Valley is the only college in the state to offer an associate degree in Deaf Communication Studies.