Catalog Info
Effective Term
Fall 2018
WebAdvisor Title
ASL Practicum I: Educational
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
9 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Allows students to practice and increase their depth and understanding of ASL interpreting in educational settings. Weekly classroom sessions cover topical trends and issues in ASL interpreting as well as provide discussion/debriefing of the individual practicum experience. Practicum assignments, equaling 100 hours, involve direct client interpreting in educational settings through various Metro Detroit area agencies, simulated situations, and/or on-campus interpreting opportunities. Practicum placements may be during the day, afternoon, evening or weekend; students must be able to attend assigned shift.
Pre-requisites
ASL-246 with a C or better, or Instructor Permission