ADVANCED PRACTICUM: ASL ENGLISH INTERPRETING

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(Repeatable for credit) This course is required for students who want to apply for K-12 Licensure to interpret in Ohio Schools. Advanced practicum provides pre-service interpreters with an opportunity to learn from currently practicing master interpreters. Advanced practicum includes a minimum of 405 total hours during a 15- week placement with a minimum of 300 hours in educational settings to qualify for Ohio license for educational interpreters. Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks and submit the results to authorized personnel at their assigned school-agency before the first day of the semester in which the internship will take place. Official valid certification of Child Safety Training, approved Basic Life Support, and A.L.I.C.E. Training must be presented to the campus office of clinical experience or designated faculty-staff at Regional campuses before registering for this course. Students must pass the SLPI (Intermediate) or ASLPI (Level 2) prior to first semester senior year classes. A 3.000 major GPA is required.