When are courses offered?  Schedule

Will credits from another college transfer?
It depends.  Click  here.

Don't know the first step as a new  or transfer student?
New student? (1)  Apply to BCC; ( 2)  Submit HS transcript to BCC;  (3)  Schedule an assessment of English, Reading and Math skills; (4) If placed in developmental classes, register for these classes that will prepare students to read college level textbooks and to write college level papers, critiques or essay type test questions required in ASL 101 and ASL 103. If placed at a college level, register for College Composition I (ENG101), Elementary American Sign Language I (ASL101), and Deafness & Culture (ASL-103)
NOTE: (1) ENG101 must be taken prior to or along with ASL103.
            (2) ASL101 & ASL 103 are corequisites which means that both MUST be taken during the SAME semester.
Transfer student?  Click  here.

Schedule

What is the suggested sequence of courses for part-time students to complete the a degree or certificate?
Advising Forms

What is the suggested sequence of courses for full-time student to complete a degree or certificate?
Advising Forms

Can a student take just ASL 101 (Elementary American Sign Language I)?
No.  ASL 103 (Deafness & Culture) MUST be taken during the same semester.  NOTE:  ENG 101 (College Composition I) is a corequisite to ASL 103.  Non-credited ASL courses are offered through BCC's Adult Enrichment

Does a BCC certificate mean that I am "certified" as an interpreter?
No.

Who certifies interpreters?
The NJ Division of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (NJDDHH) has a screening process; the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) has a certifying process.  More info can be obtained by contacting them or the NJ Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NJRID).

Must students take the College Assessment Test and developmental classes in English, Reading & Math?
Yes. Completion of developmental classes is necessary.  ENG 101 must be taken prior to or concurrent with ASL 103.  This is important for your success since college level papers are required in ASL 103.

What sequence of courses are recommended?
Advising Forms

Are there prerequisites to take ASL 101 (Elementary American Sign Language I) and ASL 103 (Deafness & Culture)?
Yes, to assure your success in completing the college level papers that are required in ASL 103, you must take the College Assessment Test.  If you are placed in remedial composition, enroll and pass it.  ENG 101 College Composition I must be taken prior to or concurrent with ASL 103 (which is a corequisite to ASL 101).

Can any student take ASL 101 and ASL 103?
No, ENG 101 College Composition I must be taken prior to or along with ASL 103.  Remember to register for both ASL 101 and ASL 103 during the same semester since they are corequisites.

Can nursing, business, criminal justice majors take ASL courses?
Yes.

When will the IE classes be offered?
They were offered now, but ASL 101, 102, 103, 104, & 201 are prerequisites.

Can ASL 101, 102, 103 104 be taken before declaring an ASL/IE major?
Yes, but it is recommended that students declare these majors ASAP.

When does the semester begin?
 
 
 

Year	Semester	Classes begin:	Semester	Classes begin:
2003	Fall	(W) September 3, 2003
2004	Spring	(F) January 16, 2004	Summer I	(M) May 17, 2004
	Fall	(W) September 1, 2004	Summer II	(T) July 6, 2004
2005	Spring	(F) January 14, 2005	Summer I	(M) May 16, 2005
	Fall	(W) August 31, 2005	Summer II	(W) July 6, 2005
2006	Spring	(F) January 13, 2006	Summer I	(M) May 15, 2006
	Fall		Summer II	(W) July 5, 2006

 
 
 
 
 

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