Interpreter Training Associate in Applied Science Degree Program Checklist

Interpreter Training Associate in Applied Science Degree Program Checklist Submit a completed New Student Information Form to Admissions. (630) 466-7900, ext. 5756 Confirm that official transcripts of courses taken anywhere other than Waubonsee Community College have been received and recorded in Registration and Records. (630) 466-7900, ext. 2370 Complete full assessment testing through our Center for Learning Assessment (630) 466-7900, ext. 5700. Meet with one of the counselors for SGN/ITP to establish a schedule for taking the Sign Language and ITP courses. Complete the online Electronic Registration and Planning Session (E-RAP). Patricia Klonoski (630) 466-7900, ext. 2361 (Sugar Grove Campus), pklonoski@waubonsee.edu, or Ulysses Diaz (630) 801-7900, ext. 4692 (Aurora Campus), udiaz@waubonsee.edu Complete all SGN courses with a grade of C or better. A grade of C or better AND a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in SGN104, SGN105, SGN106, and SGN108 courses is required. (See Sign Language Course Listings and Class Information Handout.) Take ITP assessments for the first time between May and November of the year prior to starting the Interpreter Training Program. Successfully complete all portions of the ITP assessment by June 1 of the year you are entering the ITP Program. (630) 466-7900, ext. 5700. Acceptance into the program is based on assessment results, with documentation of a 12.0 grade equivalent level on both sections of the Nelson-Denny Reading Test. This means a minimum score of 12.0 on the vocabulary and comprehension sections of the test. A minimum score of 75 is required for the Compass Writing Skills test. A minimum score of 55 is required for the writing sample. A student has three opportunities to successfully meet assessment requirements. If a student fails to successfully complete assessment requirements on their first and/or second attempts, eight weeks must elapse between testing sessions. This time should be used to improve writing and vocabulary skills before retesting. Guidance is provided by the Tutoring Center and the Center for Learning Assessment for students who do not meet these entry requirements. Passing test scores are valid for 24 months. Complete the special application required for entry into the program. The Interpreter Training Associate in Applied Science program application forms are available from Registration and Records, Counseling, and the Health Professions and Public Service office or on the Internet (www.waubonsee.edu/itp). Application to the program must be made prior to the application deadline of April 1 of the year you plan to enter the ITP Program. Veterans or military service members that have current eligibility for either federal VA Education benefits or Illinois military grants [Federal VA Education programs include: Chapter 30, 31, 33, 1606 and REAP. State grants are the Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG) or Illinois National Guard (ING).] Attach a copy of your benefits Certificate of Eligibility to your application. Our office will confirm your benefit eligibility by contacting the Waubonsee Financial Aid Office s VA School Certifying Official. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Rev.7/15

SGN courses must be completed within 18 months of the student s planned start date. For example, a student cannot take 2 years off and then decide to enter ITP. This requirement can only be waived by the Dean for Health Professions and Public Service when the student has documented interpreting experience. Official written notification of acceptance into the program will be received via certified mail. ONCE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM: Understand that a student must complete all ITP courses within a three year time period. Exceptions can only be granted by the Dean for Health Professions and Public Service. Understand that for continuation in the Interpreter Training program, a grade of C or better must be received in each of the major courses. Understand that ITP courses are only offered full time, in block scheduling. These courses are offered during the day on Monday and Wednesday. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Professions and Public Service office at (630) 466-2350 or kcrafton@waubonsee.edu GPA WORKSHEET Prerequisite Courses Semester hours Grade Points SGN104 - Signs in Everyday Use 3 SGN105 - Linguistics of ASL I 3 SGN106 - Linguistics of ASL II 3 SGN108 - Conceptually Accurate Signed English 3 Total Credits 12 Points Letter Grade 3 sem hour class 4 A 12 (3x4=12) 3 B 9 (3x3=9) 2 C 6 (2x3=6) 1 D 3 (1x3=3) grade points DIVIDED BY 12 semester hours = overall prerequisite GPA (min. 3.0) Rev.7/15

Interpreter Training Program Frequently Asked Questions 1. Does a student become ineligible for ITP if they've failed the entrance tests three times? What then? If a student fails the ITP entrance exams three times, they can possibly look into a job working with people who are deaf or hard of hearing, but it will not be in an interpreter position. 2. Where can I get additional information about the Interpreter Training Program? You will find additional information about the Interpreter Training Program on our website at www.waubonsee.edu/itp or by contacting our Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361 or (630) 801-7900, ext. 4962 to schedule an appointment with one of our SGN/ITP counselors, Patricia Klonoski (Sugar Grove Campus) or Ulysses Diaz (Aurora Campus). 3. How long is the program? If you attend classes full time and start in the fall semester, it takes 2 years and 4 months to complete our program. If you have other sign classes or are currently working as an interpreter, this may be shorter. 4. Do I have to attend full time? For the eight classes in the Sign Language portion, you can attend full time or part time. Once you are accepted into the Interpreter Training Program, you must take these classes in "block" format and be full time. Our classes are designed for people who might have to travel a distance. You will attend classes two days a week, Monday and Wednesday, from 8:30a.m.-2:45p.m. 5. Where is your program located? Our program is housed in the heart of downtown Aurora at Waubonsee Community College's Aurora Campus, 18 S. River Street. 6. What about national certification? National certification should be the goal of every interpreter. A bachelor s degree is now required to take this exam. It takes a minimum of 3-5 years of experience before a student should consider taking the national certification exam. Rev. 7/15

7. What is included on the Interpreter Training assessment tests? You will test in English skills, writing skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary. The total time for the three tests is approximately 2.5 hours. You have to take the tests even if you already took ENG 101 and ENG 102 and even if you have a bachelor s degree. One of the reasons is that English is the source language for interpreters, and you need to be very skilled to be able to interpret to and from it. Your score needs to be higher than that required by ENG 101 entrance (5 points higher on the writing sample). For fee information, see the Learning Assessment Center. 8. Can I get proficiency credit for SGN classes I ve taken? You can arrange for a proficiency test with one of our ITP faculty members. If you receive credit through proficiency, you will submit paperwork and a fee to Registration and Records to have the credit applied to your WCC transcript. Proficiency credit that is not recorded on your transcripts will not be considered for program acceptance. Please contact Cassie Coburn at ccoburn@waubonsee.edu for more information. 9. When is it a good idea to complete ONLY the certificate? If you have a bachelor s degree or an associates degree in another field, the ITP certificate should be sufficient. 10. If I took ASL classes at another school, how do I know if I can get credit for them and/or if I need to proficiency? If you have taken sign classes at another college, you will need to complete a Transcript Evaluation Request Form. You can complete this form online through the mywcc portal. Be sure that your official transcripts are on file with Registration and Records. The transcript review process will determine whether or not you will receive credit. If the class you took transfers to Waubonsee, you do not need to proficiency. If the class you took does not transfer, you will want to meet with Cassie Coburn to discuss the option of proficiency credit. 11. Why does the program take 5 semesters? There are two semesters of SGN courses, two semesters of ITP courses and one semester of practicum. The practicum is where you start working in the field, but you will still take an online class for support. ITP Instructor contact information: Catherine Coburn (Cassie) ccoburn@waubonsee.edu Katherine Thomas (Katie) kthomas@waubonsee.edu Adam Wasilewski awasilewski@waubonsee.edu Rev. 7/15

Sign Language Course Listings and Class Information SGN Course Listings: Prerequisite: Class Information: SGN 100 Orientation to Deafness SGN 101 American Sign Language I SGN 102 American Sign Language II SGN 104 Signs in Everyday Use SGN 105 Linguistics of ASL I SGN 106 Linguistics of ASL II SGN 108 Conceptually Accurate Signed English SGN 110 Introduction to American Deaf Culture SGN 101 or concurrent enrollment None C or better in SGN101 C or better in SGN 101 and SGN 105 or concurrent enrollment. C or better in SGN 101 or concurrent enrollment. C or better in SGN 101, SGN 104 and SGN 105. Recommended Co-requisite: SGN 108 if interested in the ITP program. C or better in SGN 101, SGN 104 and SGN 105; C or better in SGN 102 and SGN 106 or concurrent enrollment. SGN 101 or concurrent enrollment. Recommended Pre-requisite: SGN 100. Offered in the during the day (face to face) and 2 semesters online ( and ). Offered every semester. / days, evenings. Summer/days only. Offered every semester. /days and evenings. /days. Summer/days. Offered FALL ONLY/day and evening Offered FALL ONLY/ day and evening Offered SPRING ONLY during the day and evening. Offered SPRING ONLY in the day/evening. Offered SPRING ONLY online AND face to face during the day. Rev. 7/15

Typical Schedules for the Sign Language Classes Full-time day schedule: SGN 100- Orientation to Deafness SGN 101-ASL I SGN 104- Signs in Everyday Use SGN 105- Linguistics of ASL I Full-time evening schedule: SGN 110- Deaf Culture SGN 102- ASL II SGN 108- Conceptually Accurate Signed English SGN 106- Linguistics of ASL II SGN 101 SGN 102 SGN 104 SGN 108 SGN 105 SGN 106 SGN 100 (online) SGN 110 (online) OR Part-time (day or evening) start schedule: SGN 101 day/evening SGN 104 day/evening SGN 110 day/online SGN 100 online SGN 105 day/evening SGN 106 day/evening SGN 102 day/evening SGN 108 day/evening Part-time start (4 semester) schedule: SGN 101 SGN 102 SGN 104 SGN 106 SGN 100-online or days SGN 110-online or days SGN 105 SGN 108 Part-time start (fewer classes per semester) schedule: SGN 101 SGN 102(or in summer) SGN 110-online/day SGN 104 SGN 106 SGN 100-online or days SGN 105 SGN 108 All SGN courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. SGN104, SGN105, SGN106, and SGN108 must also be completed with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to be considered for acceptance in the Interpreter Training Associate in Applied Science Program. SGN courses must be successfully completed within 18 months of your planned start date for the ITP Program. The last class should be done no MORE than 18 months before the ITP Program is started. The student does NOT have to complete all courses within 18 months. NOTE: Upon successful completion of all eight of the SGN courses (required for acceptance into the ITP Degree Program), you are eligible to apply for a Sign Language Certificate of Achievement (664B Major Code).

SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE SEQUENCE SCENARIOS All SGN courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. SGN104, SGN105, SGN106, and SGN108 must also be completed with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to be considered for acceptance in the Interpreter Training Associate in Applied Science Program. SGN courses must be successfully completed within 18 months of your planned start date for the ITP Program. The last class should be done no MORE than 18 months before the ITP Program is started. The student does NOT have to complete all courses within 18 months. NOTE: Upon successful completion of all 8 of the SGN courses (required for acceptance into the ITP Degree Program), you are eligible to apply for a Sign Language Certificate of Achievement (664B Major Code). FULL TIME DAY SEQUENCE: (1 st Semester) (2 nd Semester) m SGN100 Orientation to Deafness 3.0 m SGN102 American Sign Language II 3.0 m SGN101 American Sign Language I 3.0 m SGN106 Linguistics of ASL II 3.0 m SGN104 Signs in Everyday Use 3.0 m SGN108 Conceptually Accurate Signed 3.0 English m SGN105 Linguistics of ASL I 3.0 m SGN110 Introduction to American Deaf 3.0 Culture TOTAL 12.0 TOTAL 12.0 FULL TIME EVENING SEQUENCE: (1 st Semester) (2 nd Semester) m SGN100 Orientation to Deafness (ONLINE) 3.0 m SGN102 American Sign Language II 3.0 m SGN101 American Sign Language I 3.0 m SGN106 Linguistics of ASL II 3.0 m SGN104 Signs in Everyday Use 3.0 m SGN108 Conceptually Accurate Signed 3.0 English m SGN105 Linguistics of ASL I 3.0 m SGN110 Introduction to American Deaf 3.0 Culture (ONLINE) TOTAL 12.0 TOTAL 12.0 Rev. 7/15

PART TIME DAY OR EVENING SEQUENCE ( start): m SGN100 Orientation to Deafness 3.0 m SGN102 American Sign Language II 3.0 m SGN106 Linguistics of ASL II 3.0 (ONLINE) (Day/Eve) (Day/Eve) m SGN101 American Sign Language I 3.0 m SGN104 Signs in Everyday Use 3.0 m SGN108 Conceptually Accurate Signed 3.0 (Day/Eve) (Day/Eve) English (Day/Eve) m SGN105 Linguistics of ASL I 3.0 m SGN110 Introduction to American Deaf 3.0 (Day/Eve) Culture (ONLINE/Day) TOTAL 6.0 TOTAL 9.0 TOTAL 9.0 PART TIME SEQUENCE ( start 4 semesters): Year 1 (1 st Semester) (2 nd Semester) m SGN100 Orientation to Deafness (Online/Day) 3.0 m SGN102 American Sign Language II 3.0 m SGN101 American Sign Language I 3.0 m SGN110 Intro to American Deaf Culture 3.0 (Online/Day) TOTAL 6.0 TOTAL 6.0 Year 2 (3rd Semester) (4th Semester) m SGN104 Signs in Everyday Use 3.0 m SGN106 Linguistics of ASL II 3.0 m SGN105 Linguistics of ASL I 3.0 m SGN108 Conceptually Accurate Signed 3.0 English TOTAL 6.0 TOTAL 6.0 Rev. 7/15

PART TIME SEQUENCE ( start 5 semesters): Year 1 (1 st Semester) (2 nd Semester) m SGN101 American Sign Language I 3.0 m SGN100 Orientation to Deafness (Online/Day) m SGN102 American Sign Language II 3.0 TOTAL 3.0 TOTAL 6.0 3.0 (3 rd Semester) m SGN110 Intro to American Deaf Culture (Online/Day) Year 2 (4 th Semester) 3.0 m SGN104 Signs in Everyday Use 3.0 m SGN105 Linguistics of ASL I 3.0 TOTAL 3.0 TOTAL 6.0 (5th Semester) m SGN106 Linguistics of ASL II 3.0 m SGN108 Conceptually Accurate Signed 3.0 English TOTAL 6.0 Year 3 Rev. 7/15

Learning Assessment Sign Language Interpreter Training Program Admission Testing Interpretation Guide Test scores are valid for twenty four months from test date. NELSON DENNY GRADE SECTION RETEST RECOMMENDATION LEVELS Vocabulary: 12.0-18.9 Passing scores no retest necessary 8.0-11.9 7.9 or below Strongly advised to register for Reading 070 Academic Reading II Strongly advised to register for Reading 050 Academic Reading I Comprehension: 12.0-18.9 Passing scores no retest necessary 10.0 11.9 8.0 9.9 7.9 or below Strongly advised to register for Reading 070 Academic Reading II Strongly advised to register for Reading 070 Academic Reading II Strongly advised to register for Reading 050 Academic Reading I COMPASS SCORE COMPASS WRITING SKILLS RETEST RECOMMENDATION 75 Passing scores no retest necessary 73 74 Contact Developmental Education and College Readiness Sugar Grove: 630-466-2426 Aurora Campus: 630-801-7900 ext. 4227 38-72 Strongly advised to register for Basic Composition II (ENG070) 01-37 Strongly advised to register for Basic Composition I (ENG050) Waubonsee Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran s status, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. For more information on the college s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Director of Human Resources at (630) 466-7900, ext. 2367. 05.2014

WRITING SAMPLE SCORE RETEST RECOMMENDATION 55 Passing scores no retest necessary 54 and below Contact Developmental Education and College Readiness Sugar Grove: 630-466-2426 Aurora Campus: 630-801-7900 ext. 4227 Viewing Scores on MyWCC: After testing, allow 2 to 3 business days to view your Nelson-Denny and COMPASS scores* online at the MyWCC portal at http://www.waubonsee.edu Log in to the MyWCC portal with X number and password Select the Student tab Your scores will be listed under the Assessment Scores section To interpret your scores, select the appropriate Program Admission Testing Interpretation Guide *The Writing Sample will be evaluated by instructors within three weeks. Scores for this will be posted on MyWCC at that time. Retest information: Students have two attempts to retest after an eight week period from the last test. A fee of $15 will be charged for the Nelson Denny retest. A fee of $10 will be charged for the Compass Writing Skills retest. Contact the Center for Learning Assessment at (630) 466-5700 to make an appointment. Scores are valid for twenty four months from the test date. For further information about the program, you may call the Division of Health Professions and Public Service at (630) 466-7900, ext. 2350. Waubonsee Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran s status, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. For more information on the college s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Director of Human Resources at (630) 466-7900, ext. 2367. 05.2014

INTERPRETER TRAINING ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT Date SUBMIT THIS PAGE X-Number (Students must submit a New Student Information Form in order to be assigned an X-Number) Last Name First Name Middle Initial Previously Used Names Street Address: Number Street Apt. City State Zip Home Phone ( ) Email Addresses Cell Phone ( ) CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: WCC Student Transfer Student Not currently a student Completed the ITP Program Assessment Testing: Date: Veteran or military service member that has current eligibility for either federal VA Education benefits or Illinois military grants [Federal VA Education programs include: Chapter 30, 31, 33, 1606 and REAP. State grants are the Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG) or Illinois National Guard (ING).] Attach a copy of your benefits Certificate of Eligibility to your application. Our office will confirm your benefit eligibility by contacting the Waubonsee Financial Aid Office s VA School Certifying Official. List of courses in which you are currently enrolled: Other colleges attended: Student s Signature Application Deadline: April 1 ITP Program Assessment Testing Deadline: June 1 You will receive official notice of acceptance into the program from the office of Health Professions and Public Service approximately four weeks after application deadline. Submit this completed application to: Health Professions and Public Service (AKL230) Waubonsee Community College Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554 If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Health Professions and Public Service office at (630) 466-2350 or kcrafton@waubonsee.edu Waubonsee Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran s status, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. For more information on the college s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at (630) 466-7900, ext. 2367; Waubonsee Community College, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554. Rev. 7/2014