Academic Upgrading Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults Program (A752)

Program Description

Leadership Claims

George Brown College is a leader in education and educational services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing staff and students offering Academic Upgrading Program for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Adults (A752) – the only college-based Academic Upgrading program in Toronto with all courses taught in American Sign Language (ASL).

 

Program Overview

George Brown College’s Academic Upgrading for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Adults (A752) is the only college-based Academic Upgrading program in Toronto that teaches all course material in American Sign Language (ASL). This tuition-free program is for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students who want to upgrade their English, ASL and math for success in further education, training or employment. A transportation subsidy is available for qualifying students.

This program is funded by Employment Ontario through the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD).  

Academic Upgrading students will have the choice to take some courses either in-person (on-campus) or online, subject to availability. Registered students who are regularly attending the program, may be eligible to receive a transportation subsidy, a netbook and/or monthly Internet device.

Full Description

George Brown College's Academic Upgrading Program for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Adults (A752) is a tuition-free program designed for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students who want to upgrade their English, ASL and math for success in further education and/or employment.

All courses are taught in American Sign Language (ASL). Each course is specifically geared to the needs and interests of Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Courses are offered at the following levels:

Math:

  • Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Workplace Math
  • ACE Business Math (grade 12C equivalent course for college admission purposes)
  • ACE Apprenticeship Math (grade 12C equivalent course for college or apprenticeship admission purposes)
  • ACE Technology Math (grade 12C equivalent course for college admission purposes)

American Sign Language (ASL)

  • American Sign Language I

Communications

  • pre-foundations
  • foundations

The program has intakes in January and September. Acceptance is based on an ASL and English assessment and interview.

This program is funded by Employment Ontario through the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD).  
 

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