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Individuals become fluent in American Sign Language and gain a better understanding of the Deaf Culture. This program is offered face-to-face at the Alberta School for the Deaf in Edmonton or in an online delivery model. This certificate provides graduates the academic prerequisites required to apply for the Sign Language Interpretation Diploma.

Admission Requirements:

High school diploma with a minimum of: • 50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2 Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting these admission requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.

Curriculum: Required Courses

Credits

ASL 101 American Sign Language Level I – Part A 3 ASL 102 American Sign Language Level I – Part B 3 ASL 201 American Sign Language Level II – Part A 3 ASL 202 American Sign Language Level II – Part B 3 ASL 301 American Sign Language Level III – Part A 3 ASL 302 American Sign Language Level III – Part B 3 ASL 303 American Sign Language Level III – Part C 3 CO 118 Communication Skills 3 LS 101 Deaf Culture and Community I 3 LS 102 Deaf Culture and Community II 3

Total 30

Graduation Requirements:

Students completing the requirements listed with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 will be awarded an American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies certificate.

Opportunities for Further Study:

Students who complete the Sign Language and Deaf Studies certificate program may be eligible to apply to the Sign Language Interpretation diploma program. There are opportunities to combine this certificate with other Human Services programs (Child & Youth Care, Community Mental Health, Early Learning & Child Care, Educational Assistant).

One-Year Certificate, Online

The Animal Assisted Wellness program prepares individuals to work with animals and people in a variety of settings. The program will focus on the animal human bond, animal assisted interventions, ethics of integrating animals into settings and animal health and wellness. Hands–on experience is gained through clinical experience and students will demonstrate animal handling techniques. Graduates are employed in a variety of settings such as hospitals, schools, libraries, correctional institutes, rehabilitation programs, crisis response programs and veterinary clinics.

Admission Requirements:

A minimum completion of 30 credits at a post-secondary institution. Out of province students or students not meeting the admission requirements should refer to the Special Admissions section of the website.

Curriculum: Required Courses Credits

AN 216 Animal Human Bond AN 217 Animal Behavior & Handling AN 219 Animal Wellness & Treatment AN 223 Integration of Animals into Settings AN 224 Animals in Practice 3 3 3 3 3

HS 242 Interpersonal Relationships

3 HS 299 Clinical Experience 3 LA 247 Law & Ethics of Animal Assisted Interventions 3 YC 203 Counselling Techniques 3 YC 218 Animal Assisted Interventions 3

Total 30

Graduation Requirements:

Students completing the requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 will be awarded an Animal Assisted Wellness certificate.

Clinical Experience Requirements:

It is the responsibility of the student to meet all requirements set out by the practicum agencies in regards to immunization, criminal record checks or vulnerable sector checks prior to the commencement of the clinical experience.