American Sign Language, Certificate of Proficiency

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Program Description

The Certificate of Proficiency in American Sign Language focuses on language development and culture. This program provides students an opportunity to prove their proficiency in American Sign Language and use their cultural abilities in their careers. Upon successful completion of this certificate students will be proficient in ASL at an intermediate level.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		18
ASL 1020	Beginning American Sign Language II	4
ASL 2010	Intermediate American Sign Language I	4
ASL 2020G	Intermediate American Sign Language II	4
ASL 3050	Advanced American Sign Language	3
Any ASL course numbered 3XXX or 4XXX		3

Graduation Requirements

A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all required courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ASL 1020	Beginning American Sign Language II	4
	Credit Hours	4
Semester 2
ASL 2010	Intermediate American Sign Language I	4
	Credit Hours	4
Second Year
Semester 3
ASL 2020G	Intermediate American Sign Language II	4
	Credit Hours	4
Semester 4
ASL 3050	Advanced American Sign Language	3
	Credit Hours	3
Third Year
Semester 5
ASL elective 3XXX or 4XXX		3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	18

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate in American Sign Languge at an intermediate level.
2. Demonstrate Deaf Culture norms in a variety of social, educational, and professional settings.
3. Prepares students for employability within the Deaf community.