Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates in American Sign Language (ASL): A program that focuses on American Sign Language as a visual and motor medium of communication and discourse for deaf individuals and deaf culture. Includes instruction in the development of ASL, ASL morphology and syntax, signing technique, English translation of ASL, formal and colloquial ASL, and ASL transcription.
This certificate requires a minimum of 34 units. Students must take all of the following required courses.
Required Courses units
DFST 101, Amer. Sign Language I 4
DFST 102, Amer. Sign Language II 4
DFST 201, Amer. Sign Language III 4
DFST 202, Amer. Sign Language IV 4
COMM 103, Process of
Communication 3
INT 101, Principles of Sign Language Interpreting 3
Students must also complete at least
12 units from the following program
electives.
Program...
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