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Southwestern Illinois College

Sign Language Studies/Interpreter Training

Basic Communication Certificate Program (024A)

Note: Note: For enhancement of communication skills for social service providers, not for interpreter placement or certification.

Prerequisites may be required for some courses. Refer to the Class Search/Browse Catalog link in eSTORM.

First year

Fall semesterCredits
SLS 100Non-Verbal Communications2
SLS 101American Sign Language I5
SLS 110Deaf Studies/Culture3
SLS 125ASL Fingerspelling & Numbers1
Total Semester Credits: 11
Spring semesterCredits
SLS 102American Sign Language II5
SLS 105Field Experiences2
Total Semester Credits: 7
Total Program Credits 18