Sign Language Studies AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/25/2024
Program Description
Prepares students to work as interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing community. Foundation of curriculum is a commitment to American Sign Language, interpreters must be able to adjust to broad range of consumer preferences to communicate effectively.
Established in 2000
CIP: 16-1603 Sign Language Interpretation and Translation.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission
Education Information
Associates Degree
90 Weeks ( 1072.00 Hours / 67.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,241.00 |
| Books | $1,135.00 |
| Fees | $1,228.00 |
| Tests | $680.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $171.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,455.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- External Scholarships; Veterans Benefits
Application Procedure
Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Sign Language Studies AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/25/2024
Program Description
Prepares students to work as interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing community. Foundation of curriculum is a commitment to American Sign Language, interpreters must be able to adjust to broad range of consumer preferences to communicate effectively.
Established in 2000
CIP: 16-1603 Sign Language Interpretation and Translation.
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission
Education Information
Associates Degree
90 Weeks ( 1072.00 Hours / 67.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,241.00 |
| Books | $1,135.00 |
| Fees | $1,228.00 |
| Tests | $680.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $171.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,455.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- External Scholarships; Veterans Benefits
Application Procedure
Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit