I have an associate’s degree in sign language interpreting.  What classes will I need to take at WSU? 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS (60 QUARTER HOURS)

Junior Year                                                                                         

SLI 310 Linguistics in ASL (WI)                            4                 
SLI 320 Interpreting I                                       4                                   
SLI 340 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Interpreting    4                  
SLI 360 Educational Interpreting                          4                 
SLI 370 Interpreting Through Technology              4                 
SLI 390 Trends in Deaf Culture (WI)                    4

Senior Year

SLI 410 – Linguistics in ASL II                                 4
SLI 330 Transliterating I                                        4
SLI 420 – Interpreting II                                        4
SLI 430 – Transliterating II                                     4
SLI 440 – Interpreting Specialties and Settings          4
SLI 480 – Voicing Registers                                    4
SLI 490 – Senior Enrichment Project                        4

Professional Electives (8)

SLI 380 – Deaf-Blind:  Their Language Culture and Needs                    4
RHB 301 – Medical Aspects of Disability                                             4
RHB 303  - Strategies for Employing People with Disabilities                  4
RHB 305 – Substance Abuse:  Societal and Human Services                  4
RHB 410 – Counseling Aspects of Deafness                                        4                 
RHB 408 – Community Aspects of Deafness                                       4

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (56)

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RELATED REQUIREMENT (4)

TRANSFER CREDITS / ELECTIVES (76)

DEV. Credits do not count toward graduation.  Only six credits of HPR courses count toward graduation. 

I do not have an associate’s degree in sign language interpreting.  What do I need to do?

• Obtain an associate’s degree in sign language interpreting or the equivalent.

WSU currently has a partnership with the following associate’s degree programs.

         Cincinnati State (provide link)

         Columbus State (provide link)

         Sinclair (provide link)

         Ohio University – Chillicothe Campus (provide link)

Graduates of other sign language interpreting or equivalent programs would certainly be considered for admission to the SLI Program.  Please contact Greta Knigga at greta.knigga@wright.edu for more information.

Students may elect to complete most of their general education courses at WSU or at their local community college.  Please be sure to contact Student Services (http://www.cehs.wright.edu/studentinfo/student_services/advising.php) for more information.

I already have an associate’s and a bachelor’s degree.  Do I need to take all of the general education classes?

No, you will not have to take all of the general education courses if you’ve met all of the requirements.

When will the SLI courses be offered?

Projected SLI Course Sequence
Junior Year
Fall Quarter

SLI 310 - Linguistics in ASL I (WI)
SLI 340 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Interpreting  (on-line)

Winter Quarter

SLI 320 - Interpreting I
SLI 390 – Trends in Deaf Culture (WI) (on-line)

Spring Quarter

SLI 330 - Transliterating I
SLI 370 – Interpreting Through Technology (on-line)

Summer Quarter

SLI 360 – Educational Interpreting (hybrid)
Electives (hybrid, on-line, and traditionally in the classroom)

Senior Year
Fall Quarter

SLI 410 - Linguistics in ASL II (on-line)
SLI 480 - Voicing Registers

Winter Quarter

SLI 420 - Interpreting II
SLI 440 - Interpreting Specialties and Settings (on-line)

Spring Quarter

SLI 430 - Transliterating I
SLI 490 - Senior Enrichment Project (on-line)

Electives will be provided throughout the academic year when faculty and resources are available.

How are SLI classes offered? 

To meet the needs of our diverse student population, SLI courses will be offered face-to-face, traditionally in the classroom on campus, online, or as hybrid (mixed) courses that work online and meet several times throughout the quarter.

I have questions about the general education courses.  What do I do?

If you are currently enrolled in the SLI program, please contact Student Services for all questions related to general education courses. 
(http://www.cehs.wright.edu/studentinfo/student_services/advising.php )
If you are not in the program, please contact your University College advisor.  He or she will be able to discuss what general education courses you can take at the community college that will transfer to WSU.

I have questions about SLI courses.  What do I do? 

For all questions related to SLI courses, please contact Greta Knigga, SLI Program Advisor at greta.knigga@wright.edu .

I would like to take SLI classes for CEUs.  Is it possible?

Currently, SLI courses are available only to students who have been admitted to the SLI program.

How many students are admitted to the program each year?

Approximately 20 students are admitted each year. 

If you are not admitted, there is a strong possibility that you can begin working on your general education requirements at your local community college or at Wright State University and re-apply the following year. 

Please contact Greta Knigga, SLI Program Advisor, to discuss this further.

ASL and SLI Faculty
Greta Knigga, SLI Program Advisor, ASL and SLI Instructor
Greta.knigga@wright.edu
937-775-2715 Videophone
Barbara Dunaway, ASL and SLI Instructor
Barbara.dunaway@wright.edu

ADJUNCTS
Deron Emmons
Susan Fraker
Annie Welch
Elizabeth White

Why do I need a bachelor’s degree in sign language interpreting?

The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., (RID), a national membership organization of professionals who provide sign language interpreting/transliterating services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons, provides a National Testing System which certifies qualified interpreters.  Recently, RID has mandated that all applicants obtain an associate’s degree by the year 2008 and a bachelor’s degree by the year 2012.

Therefore, you cannot apply for RID certifications without an associate’s degree by 2008 or a bachelor’s degree by 2012.
Your salary as a sign language interpreter can vary greatly if you are or are not certified by RID.

Please check RID’s website (www.rid.org) for more information.