Concentrate your Studies in Educational Interpreting
SPC offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Educational Studies and Community Leadership with a subplan in Educational Interpreting. The 60-credit hour program includes 30 credits of education courses and 30 credits of sign language interpreting courses.
In our new Educational Interpreting subplan, all education classes are offered every semester online. All Sign Language Interpreting classes are offered in a specific sequence at the Clearwater Campus. This combination of course delivery modes was designed to suit the needs of our working students and will allow for creative scheduling.
InterpREter CertificatioN requirements
As of 2012, a bachelor's degree in any area is required to become a certified interpreter through the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Interpreters and Translators
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2018 Employment
3,120
2028
3,940
Percent Change
26
Projected Job Openings
400
Educational Studies and Community Leadership Bachelor of Science
printEDST-BS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2020 (580)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2020 (580), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Dr. Kimberly Hartman
Dean
(727) 712-5890
hartman.kimberly@spcollege.edu
Program Summary
This program is offered as a Fully Online program.
Our Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies and Community Leadership is an interdisciplinary program. Students seeking jobs in non-school settings benefit from portions of the essential knowledge and skills associated with the field of education. The Educational Studies and Community Leadership major has been specifically designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of the learning and teaching process, yet seek careers in non-school settings.
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
o the recommended order in which to take the program courses
o suggested course when more than one option exists
o which semester each course is typically offered
o if the course has a prerequisite
o courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.
If you have already started the program, click here for the archived Academic Pathways.
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Florida CIP Code
1101399991: EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (BS)
Federal CIP Code
13.9999: Education, Other.
Job Related Opportunities
- Graduates of the Educational Studies and Community Leadership program can seek employment as a trainer, evaluator, policy analyst, researcher, fundraiser, among others, in community programs serving children and families, workforce development, religious centers, rehabilitative services, adult education centers, charities, prisons, and hospitals.
- They also can pursue graduate or professional studies in areas such as public administration, education administration, educational policy, educational research, fundraising and philanthropic studies, law, international diplomacy, comparative and international education, social work, staff development, non-profit organizations and entrepreneurship.
Admission Rules
Students pursuing an A.A. degree in Education from St. Petersburg College should consult the Education A.A. portion of the catalog for General Education Requirements. For questions regarding admissions, please consult with the Dean of College of Education.
Prerequisites for admission to the Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) and Early Childhood Education (PREEDU) tracks:
o Admission to the College of Education: Educational Studies and Community Leadership
o Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Prerequisites for admission to the Educational Interpreting (SLIP) track:
o Admission to the College of Education: Educational Studies and Community Leadership
o Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
o AA Degree
o ASL 1140C Basic American Sign Language with Lab
o ASL 1150C Intermediate American Sign Language with Lab
o ASL 1160C Advanced American Sign Language with Lab
o ASL 2210C American Sign Language IV with Lab
o ASL 1300 Structure of American Sign Language
o ASL 1510 Introduction to Deaf Culture
Fully Online
Graduation Rules
A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for graduation.
Important notice to current Baccalaureate students: To view a list of the classes you need to take before you can graduate, login to MySPC and choose My Learning Plan. Contact your academic advisor with any questions.
*NOTE: FLDOE removed State Mandated Prerequisite course EDF 1005, May 2018.
AA GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Complete 23 credits
SUBPLAN
Select ONE subplan from below (Complete 37 credits)
SUBPLAN CORE COURSES
Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) (Complete 37 credits)
SUBPLAN CORE COURSES
Early Childhood Education (PREEDU) (Complete 37 credits)
SUBPLAN CORE COURSES
Educational Interpreting (SLIP) (Complete 37 credits)
Associate in Arts transfer plan at SPC
SPC is now offering an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree transfer plan in American Sign Language Studies that gives you a seamless transition into our Educational Interpreting sub-plan in B.S. in Educational Studies and Community Leadership.
