Harrison County Campus
Learn American Sign Language
About the Program
The primary focus of this curriculum is to teach students how to interpret spoken English into American Sign Language and to translate American Sign Language into spoken English. In addition training will be given in transliteration and oral interpretation.
Other course topics will include communication skills, psychology of deafness, linguistics, deaf culture and educational interpreting. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a practicum program at local technical facilities, in local educational settings, and other area settings.
Salary Range
In Mississippi, the median salary is $47,200. Nationally, the income range is $25,620 – $82,290.
Career Opportunities
• Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Services
• Self-Employed
• Hospitals
• Government
Degree Options and Requirements
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.
All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board- approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.
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For class times, visit the MGCCC class schedules.
Interpreter Training Technology Certificate
Semester One
Semester Two
Total Credits: 31
Interpreter Training Technology Diploma
Semester Three
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| IDT 2243 - American Sign Language III | 3 |
| IDT 2333 - Interpreting English to ASL II | 3 |
| IDT 2343 - Interpreting ASL to English II | 3 |
| IDT 2363 - Introduction to Artistic Interpreting | 3 |
| OR Instructor approved elective | 3* |
Total Credits: 15
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1033 - Technical English or ENG 1113/1114 | 3/4 |
| Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4 * |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3+ |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3☨ |
| BAD 2533 - Computer Applications in Business and Industry | 3 |
| OR | |
| CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I | 3 |
Total: 15/17
Note:
Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.
☨ If a student takes a foreign language as the one humanities requirement, that course must be an advanced foreign language that includes the following: Occupational Spanish (MFL 1203), French II (MFL 1123), Spanish II (MFL 1223), Japanese II (MFL 1423), Italian II (MFL 1723), French III (MFL 2113), Spanish III (MFL 2213), Italian III (MFL 2713), French IV (MFL 2123), Spanish IV (2223), or Italian IV (MFL 2723).
+ SPT 2173 – Interpersonal Communication is recommended; economics, psychology, sociology, marriage and family, or human growth and development.
* MAT 1033, MAT 1313 or higher or any laboratory science.
Contact Us
For information on how to become a student at MGCCC, orientation, registration, and degree programs, please call (228) 896-2536 or email questions@mgccc.edu.