American Sign Language
Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01487)
The Associate in Arts in American Sign Language provides students with a comprehensive foundation in ASL communication, Deaf culture, and linguistic principles. This program prepares students to engage meaningfully with the Deaf community and pursue advanced study or career pathways in fields requiring ASL proficiency. The AA includes specialized instruction in fingerspelling, numbering systems, and depiction techniques—skills essential for effective, nuanced communication in diverse settings.
Program Student Learning Outcome
- Initiate, sustain and close a variety of uncomplicated interpersonal and interpretive communicative tasks in American Sign Language, and handle social situations in a culturally sensitive and collegial manner.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASL 101 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I | 5 |
| ASL 102 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II | 5 |
| ASL 201 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III | 5 |
| ASL 202 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV | 5 |
| ASL 225 | DEAF CULTURE | 3 |
| ASL 226 | FINGERSPELLING, NUMBERS, AND DEPICTION IN ASL | 3 |
| Total Units | 26 | |
To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses required for the university major and the general education pattern required by that transfer institution. Additional courses may be required to meet university lower-division requirements. Courses in this program may meet General Education. Consult an academic counselor and refer to the current university catalog.