Title
American Sign Language and Deaf Studies
Certificate - 9 credits
About this program
The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies certificate program is designed to introduce students to the language, culture, and history of the American Deaf community. Students will acquire a foundation of American Sign Language (ASL) and become acquainted with various issues and concerns of the Deaf community. The curriculum provides students with the academic qualifications to enter advanced ASL courses and is also ideal for those pursuing professions that work with Deaf people. This program does not prepare students to become interpreters.
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate basic conversational skills and use of appropriate American Sign Language.
- Effectively communicate with deaf and hard-of-hearing people in a variety of settings.
- Comprehend that the Deaf community shares a set of values, rules, and traditions that are different from typical American values.
- Be prepared to enter advanced American Sign Language and Deaf studies courses.
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
