American Sign Language Studies
Certificate - 18 credits
About this program
The American Sign Language (ASL) Studies certificate provides students with a basic knowledge of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. The curriculum provides a foundation for entry into a career in a deafness-related field and prepares students for continued educational studies in more advanced preparation for ASL interpreter certification. This program does not prepare students to become interpreters.
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate basic conversational skills and use of appropriate American Sign Language vocabulary, finger spelling and numbers.
- Effectively communicate with deaf and hard-of-hearing people in a variety of settings.
- Be prepared to meet the ASL prerequisites for sign language interpreter education programs.
- Comprehend that the Deaf community shares a set of values, rules and traditions different from typical American values.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
Tracks
Curriculum overview
Credits | Requirement type |
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18 | Required courses |
18 | Total |
American Sign Language Studies - Certificate
Required Courses:
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1st Fall Term - 6 credits
Course | Credits |
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ASL1101 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture I | 3 |
COMM2200 - Intercultural Communication | 3 |
1st Spring Term - 3 credits
Course | Credits |
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ASL1102 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture II | 3 |
2nd Fall Term - 6 credits
Course | Credits |
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ASL1103 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture III | 3 |
ASL1105 - Advanced Fingerspelling and Numbers | 3 |
2nd Spring Term - 3 credits
Course | Credits |
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ASL1104 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture IV | 3 |