The Bachelor of Arts degree in American Sign Language presents American sign language as a culture- and community-based language that interacts with other world languages. Through techniques — including immersion and bilingual-bicultural comparison classes, community interaction, research, lab activities and use of digital video technology — students gain documented proficiency in American sign language, validity within the deaf community and networking within the professional community.
American Sign Language - B.A.
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Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language
ºÚÁÏÍø's Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language (ASL) provides students with comprehensive language skills and cultural understanding of the Deaf community. The program focuses on developing fluency in ASL, while exploring the history, literature, and social aspects of Deaf culture. Through immersive language practice and theoretical study, students gain the expertise needed to pursue careers in interpreting, education, advocacy, or further academic study in Deaf studies and linguistics. Graduates are prepared to work in diverse settings where communication and cultural competency in ASL are essential.
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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for American Sign Language - B.A.
Graduates of ºÚÁÏÍø’s B.A. in American Sign Language are well-prepared for careers in interpreting, education, and advocacy within the Deaf community. The program’s focus on ASL fluency, Deaf culture, and communication skills equips students to work effectively in diverse settings. Graduates often pursue roles such as ASL interpreters, Deaf education teachers, and community outreach coordinators, contributing to fields like language interpretation, special education, and social services.