2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Dec 10, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSN BAS Deaf Studies: American Sign Language/English Interpreting Map


AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Humanities and Communication
JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/commarea

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP
This academic map should be used by CSN students who have been accepted into the CSN Deaf Studies: American Sign Language/English Interpreting Program.
 
HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP
The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the degree in ten (10) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree and graduate.
 
CSN BAS DEAF STUDIES: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE/ ENGLISH INTERPRETING: DESCRIPTION
This BAS program is intended for those wishing to become professional sign language interpreters. The program focuses on language (ASL and English) development and cultural studies for the lower-division portion and interpreting in the upper division portion. Students wishing to learn ASL only and not aspire toward a career in interpreting will still be able to earn an AAS degree in Deaf Studies which will prepare them to continue in other fields such as education, counseling, and social work.
 
Student Note: Prior to Semester #1. Apply to the Deaf Studies: American Sign Language/English Interpreting program and receive approval from the program director to enter the program. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required to graduate

 

Semester #1 (13-15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester or a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for the semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses
  • Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • MATH 120  or MATH 120E  or above (except MATH 122/ MATH 123)

  • English (General Education) - Credits 3-5:
  • ENG 100   or ENG 101   or ENG 107  or  ENG 110   or ENG 113  

  • Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4:   
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Semester #2 (12 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester or a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for the semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • Communication (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:
  •  HIST 100   or PSC 101      

  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 1:   
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Semester #3 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester or a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for the semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 1:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
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Semester #4 (12 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester or a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for the semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 1:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
  • Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

     

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Semester #5 (7 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester or a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for the semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses

Semester #6 (3 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester or a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for the semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
  • ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Semester #7 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester or a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for the semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • English (General Education) - Credits 3:  
  • Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • PHIL 302  or PHIL 311  

  • Upper Division Core Requirements (Special Program) - Credits 4:  
  • Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

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Semester #8 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester or a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for the semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses
  • Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Upper Division Core Requirements (Special Program) - Credits 4:  
  • Upper Division Core Requirements (Special Program) - Credits 3:  
  • Upper Division AM Elective (Special Program) - Credits 4:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

     

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Semester #9 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester or a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for the semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

      Recommended Courses

Semester #10 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)


Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C- or higher in each course for this semester or a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for the semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value. 
 
Semester Milestones
  • APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

    Recommended Courses