American Sign Language
Certificate of Achievement American Sign Language · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Certificate of Achievement in American Sign Language (ASL) is offered as preparation for developing linguistic competency in ASL and readiness for entering a formal interpreter training program. The certificate indicates skill in the use of ASL for personal communication and an introductory awareness of Sign Language interpreting and other professions working within the Deaf community.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language, CA: Complete all of the following | 21 | |
| Certificate requirements: Complete all of the following | 18 | |
| ASL 110 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL 111 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL 113 | Introduction to Interpreting for the Deaf | 3 |
| ASL 116 | Introduction to Deaf Studies | 3 |
| ASL 210 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
| Select one (1) course from the following | 3 | |
| CDEV 107 | Child Growth and Development (DS1) | 3 |
| CDEV 205 | Introduction to Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 100H | Honors Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 120 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 120H | Honors Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| EDUC 209 | Roles and Responsibilities of the Special Education Paraprofessional | 3 |
| PSYC 157 | Introduction to Child Psychology | 3 |
| THEA 110 | Acting Fundamentals | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Maintain an ongoing dialogue in ASL at an intermediate conversational level.