ASL Studies
This certificate is designed to introduce signing and give students the chance to practice and gain confidence in communication with those who are deaf and hard of hearing. The knowledge gained through this certificate will provide a strong foundation for working in the deaf community and will enhance the quality of service to the deaf. Human service workers, allied health professionals, and those involved in education who learn to communicate through American Sign Language will provide their workplace with an important and urgently needed service to the deaf and hard of hearing members of our community.
Please refer to the catalog for curriculum requirements.
The curriculum includes:
- ASLS 100 ASL Finger Spelling
- ASLS 101 Visual Gestural Communication
- ASLS 102 American Sign Language I (ASL I)
- ASLS 103 American Sign Language II (ASL II)
- ASLS 106 Introduction to the Deaf Community
- ASLS 107 Introduction to the Deaf History
- ASLS 108 ASL Number Use
- ASLS 202 American Sign Language III (ASL III)
- ASLS 203 American Sign Language IV (ASL IV)
- ASLS 206 American Deaf Culture
- INTR 103 Internship
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We take a personal interest in you!
David Martin, ASL Studies program manager, takes a personal interest in helping his students achieve their ASL Studies career aspirations! Start today on your future ASL Studies career by contacting him for more information about the program
Contact:
David Martin, Assistant Professor
Program Manager-ASL Studies
Phone: 240.575.2299
Upcoming Events
Tutoring Center is in H-259
Sign up in Facebook group called "ASL Connections of Maryland"
Gainful Employment Program Reporting
The following information is provided in accordance with the U.S. Department of Education regulations. Unless otherwise noted, information applies to the 2011-2012 academic year. |
Program: American Sign Language |
CIP Code: 13.1003 |
This program prepares students for the following occupations. For each occupation, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code and a link to the occupational profile for each occupation from the Department of Labor’s O*Net site are provided. |
Occupation |
SOC Code |
O*Net Website link |
Interpreter |
27-3091.00 |
www.onetonline.org/link/
summary/27-3091.00 |
The estimated normal time to complete this program. Disclaimer: The rate is calculated based on completing an average 9 credits per semester and assumed the student was college ready and not required to take developmental course(s). |
3 Semesters |
The number of students who completed this program this academic year. |
2 |
The number of students who completed this program within the normal time. |
N/A |
The required tuition and fees for completing this program within normal time. (Calculated based on 2011-12 tuition year) |
$3,286 plus a $50 registration fee per semester |
The costs for books and supplies required to complete this program. (Calculated based on book and supply costs in 2011-2012) |
$529.65 |
The job placement rate for students completing this program.
|
Not Disclosed- It is not available and not required by the state (MHEC) or accreditation agency (MSCHE). |
The median loan debt incurred by students completing this program. (Calculated for December 2011 and May 2012 graduates) |
Title IV Loans |
Other Educational Debt |
Not Disclosed-Fewer Than 10 Graduates |
Not Disclosed-Fewer Than 10 Graduates |
