American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, 1-year Certificate

Location(s): Alberta School for the Deaf, Face-to-Face (F2F)

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Inquiries: 780 691 1711

Individuals become fluent in American Sign Language and gain a better understanding of the Deaf Culture.

Admission Requirements:

High school diploma with a minimum of:

50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2

Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting these admission requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.

Graduation Requirements:

Students completing the requirements listed with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 will be awarded an American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies certificate.

Curriculum:

Required Courses

ASL 101 - American Sign Language Level I Part A 3 Credits
ASL 102 - American Sign Language Level I Part B 3 Credits
ASL 201 - American Sign Language Level II Part A 3 Credits
ASL 202 - American Sign Language Level II Part B 3 Credits
ASL 301 - American Sign Language Level III Part A 3 Credits
ASL 302 - American Sign Language Level III Part B 3 Credits
ASL 303 - American Sign Language Level III Part C 3 Credits
CO 118 - Communication Skills 3 Credits
LS 101 - Deaf Culture & Community I 3 Credits
LS 102 - Deaf Culture & Community II 3 Credits

Total: 30 Credits

Notes:

Opportunities for Further Study:

There are opportunities to combine this certificate with other Human Services programs (Child & Youth Care Counsellor, Community Mental Health, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant).