American Sign Language - Associate of Arts Degree
The American Sign Language major at Crafton Hills College is comprised of the four introductory courses in American Sign Language and one course in Deaf Culture. Students must also complete at least two units from the list of elective courses.
Major/Program Requirements
Required Courses:
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language I | 4.00 |
| ASL 102 | American Sign Language II | 4.00 |
| ASL 103 | American Sign Language III | 4.00 |
| ASL 104 | American Sign Language IV | 4.00 |
| ASL 115 | The American Deaf Experience: Introduction to Deaf Studies | 3.00 |
Students must complete at least two (2) units from the following courses:
| ASL 105 | American Sign Language V | 3.00 |
| ASL 200 | Introduction to Interpreting for the Deaf | 3.00 |
| ASL 205 | Fingerspelling, Numbers, Classifiers, and Non-Manuals | 2.00 |
Total Credit Hours: 21.00-22.00
Lower division requirements for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in this field may differ from associate degree requirements. Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring. See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.
A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:
- Cultural Diversity and Appreciation: Students will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the Deaf Community regarding social interactions, beliefs, values, arts, literature, entertainment, and diversity. They will interact with members of the Deaf Community, compare and contrast cultural norms, and appreciate the similarities and differences.
- Expressive Communication: Students will demonstrate language proficiency by signing American Sign Language at a beginning to intermediate level (ASL conceptualization and grammar, sign production, speed/fluency, and non-manual grammar are assessed).
- Receptive Communication and Linguistics: Students will interpret visual/signed ASL at a beginning to intermediate level and demonstrate understanding of ASL grammar structures and concepts.