"For ASL is there a certificate course or a test you need to pass to be classified as fluent in ASL? I live in PA/USA and want to be able to translate for the state gov. but not sure if there is some requirement that needs to be met? Or is each employer different and they test you?" Is there any credited courses connected with ASL I am only finding non-credited courses at my local colleges? If not then what would be a good major to have with asl being a bonus. Thank you.
2007-09-26 13:06:29 · 4 answers · asked by darcymc 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I went to IUP for education for the hearing impaired. I changed my major to nursing, but our instructors in deaf education, some were translators. You have to get fluent in ASL (which they teach at IUP) and signed English would be ideal too (which they Dont' teach at IUP, or didn't 3 years ago when I left.) From that major you can teach all age groups, probably become a translator, or get a masters to become a speech language pathologist or an audiologist. Sometimes I wish I would have stuck with it. One of our translator instructors got to go on vacation with deaf families. She had her own room, but went to dinner and all over the place with the family. And she was paid well to do it.
2007-09-26 13:25:54 · answer #1 · answered by csbiup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's a large distinction between British and American sign Language. British sign Language is extra of a 2 exceeded technique and is extra awkward than American sign that's incredibly one exceeded and subsequently ASL is a lot quicker.
2016-10-20 02:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by yau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I know of, I think you just need to prove that you are fluent.
2007-09-26 13:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I really dont know about any of this. sorry
2007-09-27 01:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by usman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋