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Program Overview

The American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation certificate program at Moraine Valley Community College lets you pursue a career working with the Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing communities. It can also be a resource to those who are interested in learning how to communicate with a friend, family member, or colleague who is Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing. You’ll gain a board understanding of support services and accommodations available to the deaf community as well as extensive knowledge of Deaf culture. This certificate prepares you to work as an entry-level interpreter in the filed or continue your studies at a four-year institution.

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Dual Enrollment Options for HS Students Interested in taking ASL Courses only�

Fall Semester

Classes are offered Monday through Thursday with open lab availability on Fridays.

ASL 101 - ASL I MW 1pm - 3:50pm (first 8 weeks)

ASL 102 - ASL II MW 1pm - 3:50pm (second 8 weeks)

ASL 100 - Visual Gestural Language TR 1pm - 3pm (first 8 weeks)

Spring Semester

Classes are offered Monday through Thursday with open lab availability on Fridays.

ASL 103 - ASL III MW 1pm - 3:50pm (first 8 weeks)

ASL 201 - ASL IIII MW 1pm - 3:50pm (second 8 weeks)

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Dual Enrollment Options for HS Students Interested in Completing the ASL Deaf Studies Certificate – Option 1�

*Summer Semester Certificate Completion Option*

Fall Semester

Classes are offered Monday through Thursday with open lab availability on Fridays.

ASL 101 - ASL I MW 1pm - 3:50pm (first 8 weeks)

ASL 102 - ASL II MW 1pm - 3:50pm (second 8 weeks)

ASL 100 - Visual Gestural Language TR 1pm - 3pm (first 8 weeks)

ASL 114 - Fingerspelling and Numbers TR 1pm - 3pm (second 8 weeks)

ASL 111 - Working in the Deaf Comm Online

Spring Semester

Classes are offered Monday through Thursday with open lab availability on Fridays.

ASL 103 - ASL III MW 1pm - 3:50pm (first 8 weeks)

ASL 201 - ASL IIII MW 1pm - 3:50pm (second 8 weeks)

ASL 121 - Linguistics of ASL T 1pm - 3:50pm (full semester)

ASL 120 - Classifiers in ASL R 1pm - 3pm (full semester)

Summer Semester

ASL 111 - Working in the Deaf Comm

ASL 110 - Deaf Culture and History

Com 101 - Composition I

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Dual Enrollment Options for HS Students Interested in Completing the ASL Deaf Studies Certificate – Option 2�

*Spring Completion Option (Recommended for students wanting to apply to enter the ASL Interpretation Program in the Spring)*

Summer Semester

ASL 111 - Working in the Deaf Comm

ASL 110 - Deaf Culture and History

Com 101 - Composition I

Fall Semester

Classes are offered Monday through Thursday with open lab availability on Fridays.

ASL 101 - ASL I MW 1pm - 3:50pm (first 8 weeks)

ASL 102 - ASL II MW 1pm - 3:50pm (second 8 weeks)

ASL 100 - Visual Gestural Language TR 1pm - 3pm (first 8 weeks)

ASL 114 - Fingerspelling and Numbers TR 1pm - 3pm (second 8 weeks)

ASL 111 - Working in the Deaf Comm Online

Spring Semester

Classes are offered Monday through Thursday with open lab availability on Fridays.

ASL 103 - ASL III MW 1pm - 3:50pm (first 8 weeks)

ASL 201 - ASL IIII MW 1pm - 3:50pm (second 8 weeks)

ASL 121 - Linguistics of ASL T 1pm - 3:50pm (full semester)

ASL 120 - Classifiers in ASL R 1pm - 3pm (full semester)

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The Role of a Sign Language Interpreter

Chicago has one of the largest Deaf communities in the state and its proximity creates a high demand for interpreters.
ASL Interpreters earn an average salary of $49,930 per year.
Demand for ASL Interpreters is expected to grow rapidly, driven by the increasing use of video relay services.
The field of interpreting is a rapidly growing profession. Legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) have greatly increased the demand for interpreting services throughout the United States.
Today, interpreters can be found in scores of situations such as educational, legal, medical, mental health, educational and theatrical settings. Within these different settings, an interpreter may work for a variety of clients on a “per job” basis as a freelance or private practice interpreter or may hold a full-time interpreting position.

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Cost

Spring Tuition and Fees

Moraine Valley Application Fee: $25.00

Moraine Valley Tuition: $140.00 x 6 credit hours = $840.00 Course Fees

Course Fees Include:

$2.00 per credit hr. College activities fee

$10.00 per credit hr. Technology fee

$10.00 per credit hr. Construction/Infrastructure fee

$3.00 Student I.D. fee

Total Expenditure: $975.00 (approximate)

*All costs are subject to change

First Payment due in December

One-time payment plan fee of $25.00

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Cost

Fall Tuition and Fees

Moraine Valley Application Fee: $25.00

Moraine Valley Tuition: $140.00 x 6 credit hours = $840.00 Course Fees

Course Fees Include:

$2.00 per credit hr. College activities fee

$10.00 per credit hr. Technology fee

$10.00 per credit hr. Construction/Infrastructure fee

$3.00 Student I.D. fee

Total Expenditure: $975.00 (approximate)

*All costs are subject to change

Payment due in May (first payment)

One-time payment plan fee of $25.00

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Dual Enrollment

Earn college credit while still in high school
Student must provide their own mode of transportation
Final grade is part of your permanent college record
All college policies apply
Students pay full tuition; they are not eligible for financial aid

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Dual Enrollment

Students must maintain a minimum of 2.0 GPA
Students who fall below the required minimum 2.0 GPA will be limited in their ability to receive financial aid one they enter college and will be paced on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Content is not altered to accommodate high school students.
Dual Enrollment students must abide by the college calendar.

If your high school is not in-session and Moraine Valley is in-session, you are still required to attend class at Moraine Valley
Dual Enrollment does not guarantee high school credit, nor guarantee credit for high school graduation. Must speak to your high school counselor.

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Dual Enrollment

Drop vs. Withdrawal

Drop

100% Refund
Must be dropped as assigned in January for (Spring semester) and August for (Fall semester)
Official drop; Registration Office, S103
Does not appear on official transcript

Withdrawal

No Refund
Responsible for tuition balance
Must complete by Official withdrawal by date assigned (for 8 week courses, student has 42 days to withdraw, which includes the course start date) Registration Office, S103
A grade of “W” will appear on the official transcript
Does not affect GPA but may affect Financial Aid

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Dual Enrollment

FERPA

FERPA = Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

Federal Law regarding the privacy of student educational records and the access provided to these records. Any educational institution that receives funds under any program administered by the U.S. Secretary of Education is bound by FERPA requirements.

Upon enrollment as a Moraine Valley Dual Enrollment student, Moraine Valley will only communicate with the student regarding their educational records and billing information unless indicated on the High School Authorization form.

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Dual Enrollment

Classes, B Building
Bookstore, D Building
Parking
Police Department, P Building

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Next Steps

Dual Enrollment

Talk to your parents

Meet with your high school counselor for approval/to plan your Spring and Fall semester schedules

3. Fall Classes

High School Authorization Forms were due to your counselor in April
1^st tuition payment due in May

4. Spring Classes

High School Authorization Forms are due to your counselor in October
1^st Tuition payment due in December

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Questions

ASL Questions:

Shelley Engstrom-Kestel

Engstrom-kestels@morainevalley.edu

708-608-4386

Dual Enrollment Questions:

Emmanuel Esperanza

esperanzajre2@morainevalley.edu

708-974-5643

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