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
  1. Demonstrate basic conversational skills and use of appropriate American Sign Language vocabulary, finger spelling and numbers.
  2. Effectively communicate with deaf and hard-of-hearing people in a variety of settings.
  3. Be prepared to meet the ASL prerequisites for sign language interpreter education programs.
  4. 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
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Curriculum overview

Credits Requirement type
18 Required courses
18 Total

American Sign Language Studies - Certificate

Required Courses:

Course Credits
ASL1101 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture I 3
ASL1102 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture II 3
ASL1103 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture III 3
ASL1104 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture IV 3
ASL1105 - Advanced Fingerspelling and Numbers 3
COMM2200 - Intercultural Communication 3
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1st Fall Term - 6 credits

Course Credits
ASL1101 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture I 3
COMM2200 - Intercultural Communication 3

1st Spring Term - 3 credits

Course Credits
ASL1102 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture II 3

2nd Fall Term - 6 credits

Course Credits
ASL1103 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture III 3
ASL1105 - Advanced Fingerspelling and Numbers 3

2nd Spring Term - 3 credits

Course Credits
ASL1104 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture IV 3

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