44 Sign Language Degree Programs

Berkeley City College’s ASL Program enables students to acquire the communicative competence in ASL and the cultural sensitivity needed to interact successfully with members of the American Deaf community. American Sign Language (ASL) is the fourth most used language in the United States. It is the major language that the American Deaf population uses.

The MSc in Language Sciences with a focus on Sign Language and Deaf Studies is designed to give students a solid understanding of the linguistic and social aspects of sign languages and deaf communities. The program covers core concepts in sign langu…

This program prepares individuals to function as simultaneous and consecutive interpreters as well as translators of American Sign Language (ASL) and other signing systems employed to assist deaf and hard-of-hearing people, both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpretation. This includes instruction in American Sign Language (ASL), alternative sign systems, fingerspelling, vocabulary and expressive nuances, oral and text translation skills, cross-cultural communications, slang and colloquialisms, and technical interpretation.

The MS degree in deaf education prepares students to meet the national need for teachers of secondary students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program prepares teachers as effective and ethical practitioners and also as scholars and leaders in the profession.

This program is designed to prepare individuals for jobs providing support services to the deaf/hard of hearing. Note: It is not a sign language interpreter program. Emphasis will be on using American Sign Language (ASL). To be accepted to the program, applicants must meet the requirements for admission listed in the catalog.

As a student in the American Sign Language program, you'll gain a strong understanding of the language, culture, and community of Deaf people. You'll graduate with a deepened understanding of English and proficiency in more than one language.

The American Sign Language/English Interpreting Bachelor of Science aims to prepare students to become skilled sign language interpreters. The program offers a combination of language proficiency, int...

The program prepares students to become qualified educators in the field of deaf education, focusing on American Sign Language (ASL) and interpreting skills. Students will study topics like language d...

The Bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (B.A.) prepares students to become proficient in both the language and the culture of the Deaf community. The program focuses on developing strong commu...

The Interdisciplinary Minor in American Sign Language will increase students' proficiency in sign language and provide them with key tools for the workforce of the 21st century. Students are provided a solid foundation in the way Deaf culture, Deaf history and language accessibility intersect with power, equality and human connection. A minimum of 21 credits is required for the program.

The Bachelor's in American Sign Language program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of ASL and Deaf culture. It emphasizes fluent communication skills, cultural awareness, and t...

Blue Ridge Community College is one of only four Interpreter Education Programs in North Carolina. It is designed to prepare individuals to work as entry-level sign language interpreters who will provide communication access in interview and interactive settings. Additionally, this curriculum provides in-service training for currently working interpreters who want to enhance their skills. The Interpreter Education Program curriculum includes coursework that covers the acquisition of American Sign Language (ASL). It encompasses ASL grammar, structure, syntax, history, and its sociolinguistic properties. Students will also learn the cognitive processing skills needed for interpreting between ASL and English in consecutive and simultaneous settings. Along with learning ASL and how to interpret, students will gain a greater knowledge of the Deaf community through classes as well as real-life interactions with their local Deaf community.

This program offers a comprehensive study of British Sign Language (BSL) and interpreting skills, designed to prepare students for careers in the interpreting profession. It covers core language skill...

This bachelor's degree program focuses on British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Studies, giving students a chance to develop both language skills and a deeper understanding of deaf culture. Students le...

This program is designed for students interested in understanding and working with deaf communities through British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Studies. It covers the language itself along with the c...