American Sign Language/Deaf Studies, AA

The American Sign Language/Deaf Studies transfer degree will provide students with thorough preparation in cultural competency and conversation-level fluency to complete bachelor’s and master’s level training for a variety of careers. Graduates can choose to pursue further training to become ASL interpreters or go on to use ASL in fields such as social work, deaf education, audiology, speech pathology, business administration, hospitality, education, and more. Students may also elect to take ASL courses to fulfill a general education requirement.

The Deaf community in the Baltimore City and surrounding areas have a demonstrated need for professional services provided by individuals fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The product of these needs result in ASL interpreter, social, or educational services. Graduates of the program will have the ASL skills and cultural competencies for serving the Baltimore Deaf community and beyond.

Suggested Sequence of Courses

** All BCCC students must meet the College’s Computer Literacy requirements in order to receive a degree or a certificate. All first-time, full- and part-time degree and certificate seeking students are required to complete the PRE-100 course within the first six credits.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate competency in ASL both expressively and receptively at conversational level fluency.
Demonstrate knowledge of Deaf history and culture.
Use appropriate linguistic structures and cultural norms in communication.
Demonstrate an introductory-level comprehension of ASL interpretation skills.