American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Program (C114)

The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies program is open to both Deaf and non-deaf students and provides intensive preparation in:

• American Sign Language (ASL) and English
• an orientation to Deaf culture
• current social issues affecting Deaf people

The curriculum combines:

• opportunities to learn and practice ASL
• classroom teaching about the structure and features of ASL

Students will have the opportunity to:

• learn, understand and participate in basic conversations in ASL
• develop stronger skills in spoken and written English
• develop a basic understanding of the role of the ASL-English Interpreter

Basic, stand-alone courses in American Sign Language are also available in the evenings.* For the Continuing Education Course Guide, visit coned.georgebrown.ca.

*PLEASE NOTE: The American Sign Language Certificate offered through Continuing Education is not equivalent to the ASL and Deaf Studies program (C114) certificate.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Communicate effectively in oral and written English.
2. Express and receive messages accurately in routine conversations using American Sign Language.
3. Apply basic knowledge of Deaf culture, the Deaf community, and the interpreter profession.

*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in fall 2017. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2018 and at later dates.