Diploma in Kenya Sign Language

Diploma in Kenya Sign Language is a Diploma program taught at St. Pauls University, Kenya. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Diploma in Kenyan Sign Language Interpretation prepares students to communicate with and interpret for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program covers social, physiological, and legal aspects of deafness. It aims to develop entry-level sign language interpreters proficient in Kenyan Sign Language, English, Kiswahili, or other local or foreign languages. Students study Kenyan Sign Language grammar, structure, and sociolinguistics and learn consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills. The course also addresses cognitive processes in interpretation and knowledge of the deaf community. Graduates can work in NGOs, medical, legal, educational settings, community events, religious interpreting, and related human services. The course also offers training for current interpreters wishing to improve their skills. Admission is based on Kenyan Certificate requirements and language proficiency in English, Kiswahili, or local/foreign languages.

Modules

• Comparative Linguistics: KSL-English/Kiswahili/Local Dialects

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Kenya Sign Language at St. Pauls University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by St. Pauls University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by St. Pauls University as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Kenya Sign Language.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• KCSE mean score of C-
• Certificate in KSL proficiency level or C- in KSL KCSE
• English/Kiswahili or local/foreign languages proficiency level KCSE C- or intermediate proficiency
• For deaf applicants: KCSE mean grade C-, C- in English or pass St. Paul University English proficiency test, C- in KSL at KCSE
• Additional qualifications in fields like law, medicine, linguistics, sociology, business, accounting, design, arts, music, education, counseling, psychology add advantage

Pass an English proficiency test administered by St. Paul University or English KCSE C-

Please check detail of study units at https://spu.ac.ke/index.php/diploma-in-kenya-sign-language

• Sign Language Interpreter in professional non-governmental sector
• Medical facilities interpreter
• Legal systems interpreter
• Educational systems interpreter
• Community settings interpreter including family meetings, cultural and social events
• Religious interpreting opportunities