American Sign Language – Associate in Arts Degree, Certificate of Achievement
The American Sign Language (ASL) area of emphasis offers a number of courses. There are four levels of language courses, which focus three skills—comprehension, production, and culture knowledge. The culture course provides training in critical thinking while exploring cultural and literary themes in a historical context. The purpose of this major is twofold: to develop proficiency in receptive and expressive communication through ASL, as well as to foster an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. The skills acquired will prepare students to pursue careers in education, interpreting, business, linguistics, art, medical, and humanities.