We are no longer accepting new students for this program. Most courses are still being offered; please consult with an academic and student support services representative for more information.

The Certificate in American Sign Language-Deaf Studies allows you to develop conversational competence in American Sign Language (ASL) by practicing language skills in the classroom and through interaction with the deaf community. Deaf people use ASL to express wit, poetry, and folklore, and to preserve and share the values and rich cultural experiences of the community. You will also study various linguistic and cultural facets of the deaf.