American Sign Language Studies, Certificate
(Code 622-602)
The Communication Sciences and Disorders program offers a certificate program for interested students in American Sign Language (ASL). The goals of this program are for students to develop a depth of knowledge and skill in the use of ASL; appreciate the distinct culture of the Deaf community and behave according to the social norms of the culture; and apply semantic and/or linguistic elements of ASL in their use of the language. This certificate will not satisfy external standards or lead to licensure. Interpreters must complete a minimum of an Associate’s degree; teachers of ASL must be licensed to teach ASL or hold Deaf and Hard of Hearing teacher licensure.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of the ASL Certificate requires 18 credits of ASL coursework OR 12 resident credits of ASL coursework beyond CSD 102 | ||
| Required courses: | ||
| CSD 101 | American Sign Language I | 3 |
| CSD 102 | American Sign Language II | 3 |
| CSD 103 | American Sign Language III | 3 |
| CSD 201 | American Sign Language IV | 3 |
| CSD 210 | Cultural Perspectives of the Deaf | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| American Sign Language V | ||
| American Sign Language Semantics | ||
| American Sign Language Linguistics | ||
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
- demonstrate expression and comprehension skills in American Sign Language.
- demonstrate knowledge of grammatical features, narratives, target vocabulary, and cultural norms.
- demonstrate analytical knowledge and recognize of ASL linguistics.
- demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of Deaf culture and Deaf history perspectives in a global society.
- examine how ASL applied to their lifelong learning and future career.