Acquires the fundamental knowledge of the field of educational interpreting, the role and function of an educational interpreter, terminology and professional organizations.

Develops the principals of sign language interpreting skills for work in the K - 12 academic elementary setting. Learners apply listening, analysis, memory to produce effective expressive and receptive interpreting work. Focuses on English and American Sign Language (ASL) discourse, grammar, and vocabulary. Learners develop visual spatial awareness.

Focuses on interactions using ASL among learners who have little or no knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture. Learners will learn the skills needed to communicate comfortably in a variety of situations. Cultural information is included throughout the course. Learners will interact with the Deaf community in way that demonstrates their cultural awareness and respect. 

Develops the fundamental skills required for producing concepts and ideas represented in American Sign Language (ASL). Learners will apply the appropriate English synonyms for sign concepts based on contextual meaning. Learners will apply more than one English word equivalent to most sign vocabulary word. A variety language and vocabulary building exercises are designed to help learners enhance their English vocabulary. Learners will develop awareness of local and regional sign variations.

Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents.

Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.

Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.

Expands upon the learner's previously acquired ASL 1 course skills. ASL 2 skill development focuses on expanding sign vocabulary, receptive comprehension, conversational and narrative sign fluency. Learners will develop a better understanding of appropriate Deaf cultural behaviors comparing aspects of American culture and the learner's own culture. Learners will understand their role as a student in the Deaf community. ASL 2 is designed to immerse ASL learners in an ASL - only environment.

Observes Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the public schools and college settings. Learners will be able to identify and describe the settings, communication methods and support services. The learner will participate in professional organization activities and Deaf Community events as they become available.

Explores the impact of hearing loss on the physical, mental, psychological and cultural growth of the individual. Examines the anatomy of the ear, physiology, audiology, etiology, psychology and culture of hearing loss. Examine the medical genetic/hereditary causes of deafness. Investigate the functions of assisted listening and signaling devices. Differentiate the audiograms of sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss.

Developmental Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive and psychosocial changes that affect the individual from conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others.

Prepares the learners to interpret in middle school settings. Learners will learn various strategies for interpreting classroom discourse. Learners will simultaneously interpret English to ASL and ASL to English middle school level texts.

Introduces the learner to oral interpreting and covers the history of oral education and oral interpreting, related vocabulary, oral deaf community, speech production and speech reading. Other topics include techniques, organizations, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification and Cued Speech. The course satisfies licensure requirements of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. No challenge test available.

Prepares the learner to work between spoken English and ASL incorporating linguistic features from both English and ASL to convey accurately the speakers intentions, maintaining the meaning and intent of the original message. Delivering a message based on English grammatical order. Learners will simultaneously transliterate English to ASL and ASL to English for high school level content.

Establishes skills in tutoring as a related educational support service. The learner will prepare to assist the Deaf and Hard of Hearing student and master teacher. The learner will access, plan, deliver and evaluate support services. Practicum participation included in course responsibilities.

Participates as an observer and interpreter in an educational setting practicum. Participation is a guided experience in local school programs and a variety of professional growth and service activities. The learner will know and apply the RID Code of Ethics. The learner will develop an ability to assess the communication needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Develops advanced skills in American Sign Language including vocabulary, grammar and comprehensive communication. Emphasis will be on direct frequent contact with native ASL users. The learners explores Deaf Culture. Face to face delivery only.

This course is designed to provide an introduction to exceptional persons. Topics studied include cognitive disability, giftedness, learning disabilities, emotional disorders, visual impairments, hearing impairments and various physical disabilities. Learning activities focus on educational, legal, and personal life issues.

Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.

Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, supporting evidence, delivery techniques, active listening, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, form the basis of the course. Includes informative, persuasive, and occasion speech presentations. Audience requirements to be determined by individual colleges.

Applies interpreting skills in realistic field experience for a period of nine weeks in an educational setting. These settings are outside the Wausau area.

Demonstrates advanced level skill in interpreting and transliterating from elementary to 12th grade levels. The learner will exhibit readiness for the nine-week practicum.

Participates in discussions of roles and responsibilities of the educational interpreter, current professional topics and application of the Code of Ethics. A one-day seminar is required.

This course reviews key math concepts in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, measurement, and data. Topics include simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities with one variable, proportions, and percent applications, and working with geometric figures.  It covers the Pythagorean Theorem, trigonometric ratios, and unit conversions between U.S. customary and metric systems. Data analysis focuses on organizing and summarizing data, central tendency, and measures of dispersion. Emphasis is on problem-solving, critical thinking, and logical reasoning. 

This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context.

Introduces students to the fundamental sociological concepts, including sociological perspectives, research methods, the significance of culture in society, and the socialization process. Other topics include deviance, the impact of groups on behavior, societal inequities, global changes, the role of social institutions, and social stratification