American Sign Language, Career Studies Certificate

Program Code: 221-640-01

The Career Studies Certificate in American Sign Language is an intensive one-year program that teaches basic and intermediate American Sign Language and the history, culture and literature of the American Deaf Community. The program provides a foundation for students interested in pursuing further education for careers working with Deaf adults in fields such as ASL-English Interpreting, social work, vocational rehabilitation, Deaf education, and various other employment settings. The Career Studies Certificate may also benefit family, friends and colleagues desiring to strengthen their understanding of the Deaf community and the language, and help strengthen their communication skills with individuals using ASL.