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Associate of Arts, Deaf Studies: 2008-2009 Catalog
Programs of Study

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: $29,519–$65,587 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Faster than average growth through 2014

Good To Know: Interpreters may be paid by the day, often by the courts or schools. New laws may require more interpreters.

WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Communications and Fine Arts Division.


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Total Requirements: 60 credits

 
Program Requirements 24 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 Credits
English/Communications Requirements (ENG 101, ENG 102) 6
Fine Arts Requirement (Recommended: THTR 105) 3
Humanities Requirement 6
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 Degree Requirements page.
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