Request to Del Mar College Curriculum Committee DEGREE PROGRAM CHANGE

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1 Request to Del Mar College Curriculum Committee DEGREE PROGRAM CHANGE ADM Date: October 13,2009 Chair Submlttlns Chanse: Kristen Wilkerson Department: Human Sciences & Education Current Type of Desree: lz1 AA D AS D AAT D AAS Current Title of Desree: Interdisciplinary Studies, Deaf Studies/Special Education Change of Degree Title Chanslns Desree TItle: III Yes D No If yes, specify new title: American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Describe/justify why you are making the title change: This Is actually a new, generic transfer degree to replace the previous degree designed to transfer only to TX A&M-Klngsvllle Change of Degree Type Chansins Type of Desree: DYes lz1 No If yes, what type of degree is being proposed: 0 AA 0 AS 0 AAT 0 AAS Describe/justify why you are changing the type of degree: The following proposed changes include: (Check all that apply.) Ii] A Change in a Core/General Education Course{s} Ii] A Change in a Non-Core Course(s) III Changing Total Number of Credit Hours for Degree from kredits to Credits

2 Section 1: Description and Justification of Changes Describe and justify proposed changes to degree program: The current degree was designed to transfer to TX A&M-Kingsville In pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Special Education. Students are requesting a degree that will transfer to other universities, and may be used for degrees other than education. Therefore, the ASL & Interpreting Program, in conjunction with our Advisory Committee. developed a transfer degree that would provide basic knowledge of American Sign Language and deafness while stili providing the general education needed to successfully transfer to a variety of Bachelor'S degrees, Including but not limited to degrees In Education. Section 2: Impact on Other Departments Will this change Impact other department(s)? DYes [Z) No If yes, describe how It will Impact the department(s) and describe consultation/support with affected department(s}: Section 3: Resource Needs Related to Change Will this change require additional faculty, finandal, or physical resources? 0 Yes IZI No If yes, explain: Section 4: Credit Hour Summary for Degree Total Number of Credit Hours Required for Core/General Education Courses (Part 1); ~ Total Number of Credit Hours Required for Non-Core/General Education Courses (Part 2): ~ Total Credit Hours Required for the Degree: ~ Section 5: Assurances for Attachment of Degree Plans [{] Current Degree Plan Is attached (use copy of plan published in current DMC Catalog.). o Proposed Degree Plan Is attached using Proposed Degree Requirement Part 1 and Part 2.

3 Section 6: Signature Page Date: October Department Chair Submitting Change: Kristen Wilkerson Department: Human Sciences & Education Current Type of Degree: [l]aa D AS D AAT 0 AAS Current TItle of Degree: Interdisciplinary Studies: Deaf Studies/Special Education I am submitting the proposed changes that have been reviewed and recommended by the department faculty. '"1..1, r:' OCi Department Chair: taa&at/)v "L' u..-tel/l-!hvy; Date: I0 -IU'.. I I have reviewed the proposal and recommend It for approval. Dean: ~ l \":) -- l b- 6 9 Date: Curriculum Committee Approval: uzryes 0 No Date: II-} Curriculum Committee Chair: ~ ;: 7[~ Date: 1/-/3 -c} 1 Vice President of Instructionoz;'~lod...oor::::elllPdlW91z.:::::"",,-- - Date: /'-/~'1tl Distribution of Copies by the OffIce of the Vice President of Instruction: (Original remains In the OffIce of the e President of Instruction.) Curriculum Committee Website CJ Division Dean o Financial Aid Director o Registrar o Department Chair

4 PART 1: PROPOSED DEGREE REQUIREMENTS - CORE/GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES AA - Associate of Arts AS - Associate of Science AA T - Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Type and Title: Associate in Arts Degree: American Sign Language/Deaf Studies REQUIRED COMPONENT AREA COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER COURSE TITLE (INDICATE ELEC11VE IF NO SPECIFIC COURSE IS REQUIRED.) CREDIT HOURS COMMUNICATIONS - 3 Courses (9 Credits) English ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 English ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 Speech Course SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 HISTORY/GOVERNMENT - 4 Courses (12 Credits) Government GOVT2301 American Government I: Federal and Texas Constitutions 3 Government GOVT2302 American Government II: Federal and Texas Topics 3 History HIST 1301 United States History I 3 Government or History HIST 2301 Texas History 3 HUMANmES Sophomore Literature Course (3 Credits) Sophomore Literature I I \3 KINESIOLOGY - 2 Courses (2 Credits) Select 2 Credits from Kinesiology IKINE or or DANC MATHEMATICS -1 Course (3 to 4 Credits) Mathematics IMATH 1314 ICollege Algebra 1 3 NATURAL SCIENCE - 2 Courses (7 to 8 Credits) Natural Science I I J3 Natural Science \ 1(with lab) \4 SOCIAUBEHAVIORAL SCIENCE -1 Course (3 Credits) SociaVBehavioral Science IpSYC 2301 IGeneral Psychology VISUAL OR PERFORMING ARTS -1 Course (3 Credits) Visual or Performing Arts I I ITotal Core Credits

5 PART 2: All Degree Programs PROPOSED DEGREE REQUIREMENTS - Non-Core Courses Degree Type and Title: AA: American Sign Language/Deaf Studies COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER COURSE TITLE (INDICATE ELECTIVE IF NO SPECIFIC COURSE IS REQUIRED.) CREDIT HOURS SLNG 1321 Introduction to the Interpreting Profession 3 SGNL 1301 American Sign Language (ASL) I 3 SLNG 1215 Visual/Gestural Communication 2 SLNG 1317 Introduction to the Deaf Community 3 SGNl1302 American Sign Language (ASL) II 3 SlNG 1347 Deaf Culture 3 ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I 3 Total Non-Core Courses 20

6 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND INTERPRETING ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE: INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES DEAF STUDIES/SPECIAL EDUCATION (Suggested Occupational Plan) Sem. FIRST SEMESTER Lee. Lab Hrs. ENGL Composition SGNL American Sign Language (ASL) HIST United States History MATH College Algebra SPCH Fundamentals of Public Speaking SECOND SEMESTER ENGL Composition HlST United States History Natural Science Elective SGNL American Sign Language (ASL) Select one from KINE/DANC or THIRD SEMESTER PSYC General Psychology Sophomore Literature MATH Fundamentals of Mathematics SLNC Deaf Culture FOURTH SEMESTER GOVT American Government I: Federal and Texas Constitutions MATH Fundamentals of Mathematics II EDUC Introduction to the Teaching Profession Humanities/VisuaI or Performing Arts Elective Select one from KlNE/DANC or FIFTH SEMESTER Natural Science Elective w/lab GOVT American Government II: Federal and Texas Topics KINE First Aid ITS: Integrated Software Applications Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree Course in bold type satisfy Del Mar College Core Curriculum. Students should check specific requirements of the college or university to which they plan to transfer. 149

7 ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGEIDEAF STUDIES (Suggested Transfer Plan) First Semester Lecture Lab Semester Hours SLNG 1321 Introduction to the Interpreting Profession SGNL 1301 American Sign Language (ASL) I ENGL 1301 Composition I HIST 1301 U uited States History I Select One from KINE or Second Semester SLNG 1215 VisuaVGestural Communication SLNG 1317 Introduction to the DeafCommunity SGNL 1302 American Sign Language (ASL) II ENGL 1302 Composition II HIST 2301 Texas History Third Semester ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I PSYC 2301 General Psychology SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Select One from KINE or Fourth Semester SLNG 1347 DeafCulture 3 Jfl 3 Natural Science Elective r4 MATH 1314 College Algebra GOVT2301 American Government I: Federal and Texas Constitutions or 13 Fifth Semester Sophomore Literature Visual or Performing Arts Elective Natural Science Elective (wi lab) GOVT2302 American Government ll: Federal and Texas Topics Total Hours 62 or 63 *Upon completion ofthis degree, student will have completed the core curriculum requirementfor Del Mar College.