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American Sign Language (A.A.)


Official Title of Major: American Sign Language, A.A.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.  

Code: AA.ASL.ASL

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the American Sign Language program

Purpose: The American Sign Language transfer degree will provide students a thorough and rigorous preparation to complete bachelors and masters-level training for careers as case managers, residential counselors, teaching assistants, job coaches, and administrative assistants. Graduates can choose to pursue further training to become ASL interpreters, or go on to graduate degree programs in social work, Deaf education, audiology, speech pathology, and business administration.

Graduation Requirements


Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements  for college-wide graduation requirements.

Honors Program Courses


If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions  of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

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General Education Requirements: 34 credits


An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits


Arts and Humanities: 6 credits


Biological and Physical Sciences: 7 credits


At least one lab science required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3 credits


Transfer students are recommended to consult a transfer advisor on mathematics courses accepted by their desired transfer institution.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits


Choose two courses from two different disciplines. See General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Additional General Education Requirements: 6 credits


Program Requirements: 26 credits


Students with prior ASL knowledge are encouraged to meet with the ASL coordinator to determine placement into higher level courses.

Required Courses: 21 credits


Electives: 5 credits


Recommend students check with an advisor before selecting electives. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses  may be used as electives.

Technology Requirement


All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Technology Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective. 

Wellness Requirement


Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Diversity Requirement


All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Diversity Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective. 

Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively at an intermediate level in American Sign Language with diverse audiences on academic and personal topics.
  2. Compare the linguistic systems of American Sign Language and English.
  3. Apply an awareness of social diversity and the ways in which cultural values are historically and socially situated.
  4. Assess the intersection of Deaf culture and identity with hearing American society.
  5. Develop technological and electronic media skills.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.

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