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Associate of Arts: 2012–2013 Catalog Year
Deaf Studies
Associate of Arts
The Deaf Studies degree will prepare students for transfer to a bachelor's program/degree in Deaf Studies or a related academic field. Courses will help students develop knowledge about American Sign Language, cultural impacts related to being deaf or hard of hearing, and the state of Nevada statutory regulations which govern interpreting.
Salary: $36,180–$75,100 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Faster than average growth
Good To Know: Interpreters may be paid by the day, often by the courts, schools or health care facilities. New laws may require more interpreters.
Total Requirements: 60 Units (Credits)
| Program Requirements | 24 Units (Credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| AM 145 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| AM 146 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| AM 147 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
| AM 148 | American Sign Language IV | 4 |
| AM 151 | Fingerspelling I | 1 |
| AM 152 | Fingerspelling II | 1 |
| AM 153 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
| AM 154 | Deaf History | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | 36 Units (Credits) | |
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English/Communications Requirements |
6 | |
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Fine Arts Requirement Recommended: THTR 105 |
3 | |
| Humanities Requirement | 6 | |
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Mathematics Requirement MATH 120 or higher |
3 | |
| Science Requirement | 6 | |
| Social Sciences Requirement | 9 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements | 3 | |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Arts can be found on the Associate of Arts page. | ||