# American Sign Language (Certificate of Achievement)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: American Sign Language/Interpreting

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/15604/15944/15945/15605/15631

### Summary

The certificate focuses on beginning to advanced American Sign Language (ASL) skill development. Students interested in transferring to a four-year institution, may continue with completing the associate degree.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the American Sign Language Program will be able to:**

1.  Develop receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language and Fingerspelling.
2.  Develop knowledge and awareness of the differences between the Deaf Culture/deaf community and the hearing community.
3.  Accurately translate English sentences into ASL
4.  Understand the differences between Deaf and hearing cultures
5.  Develop an appreciation of Deaf culture’s values, beliefs, and cultural practices.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 20 |
| AMSL 120 | American Sign Language Level I | 5 |
| AMSL 121 | American Sign Language Level II | 5 |
| AMSL 220 | American Sign Language Level III | 5 |
| AMSL 221 | American Sign Language Level IV | 5 |