# Deaf Studies (Associate in Arts)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Speech, Forensics, ASL

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32694/33138/33115/33354/33007

The Associate's Degree in Deaf Studies teaches students to develop ASL skills from a beginning to an advanced level of proficiency. They will also develop a strong foundation for understanding American Deaf Culture in order to facilitate their comfortable interaction and functionality within the deaf community.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Encourage and safeguard the integrity of advocacy of Deaf individuals in their personal and professional journey.
2.  Instill a strong linguistic foundation and American Sign Language skills to participate within multi-cultural activities.
3.  Develop a strong anthropological and sociological understanding of the Deaf culture and Deaf community.

Notes:

The Associate's Degree in Deaf Studies entails ASL courses in the first two years of ASL/Deaf studies, ASL 1-4, ASL 115 "Perspectives on Deafness", ASL 105 "Fingerspelling" and ASL 110 "Awareness of Deaf Culture". Students will develop ASL skills from a beginning to advanced level. They will also develop a strong foundation for understanding American Deaf Culture in order to facilitate their comfortable interaction and functionality within the deaf community.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 25 |
| ASL 100 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL 101 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL 105 | Fingerspelling and Number Systems | 3 |
| ASL 110 | Awareness of Deaf Culture | 3 |
| ASL 115 | Perspectives on Deafness | 3 |
| ASL 205 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
| ASL 206 | American Sign Language IV | 4 |
| **Total** | | **25** |