American Sign Language and Deaf Studies - Associate in Arts
Plan Code: 1245
This program aligns with the college’s mission to provide a transfer path for success. It prepares students to communicate effectively in ASL in a wide range of situations in both personal and professional settings. Students will broaden their cultural awareness and gain sensitivity to Deaf cultures. The skills obtained through this degree promote equitable learning and achievement and will prepare a diverse population of students for transfer to a four-year college or university.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Demonstrate effective receptive and productive skills in American Sign Language in order to perform everyday communicative functions.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and to think critically in ASL in order to effectively participate in the Deaf community.
- Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationship between Deaf and hearing cultural norms and behaviors.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| ASL 1 | American Sign Language 1 | 4 |
| ASL 2 | American Sign Language 2 | 4 |
| ASL 3 | American Sign Language 3 | 4 |
| ASL 4 | American Sign Language 4 | 4 |
| ASL 24 | American Deaf Cultures | 3 |
| LING 1/1H | Linguistics 1 | 3 |
| Required Subtotal | 22 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.