# American Sign Language (Certificate of Achievement)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: American Sign Language

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/american-sign-language/american-sign-language-ca/

**State Control Number:** 42092  
**Program Code:** ASL.AMSI.CA  
**Program Length:** 34 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

The American Sign Language (ASL) Certificate of Achievement is offered as preparation for developing linguistic competency in ASL and readiness for entering a formal Interpreter Training Program. This certificate may also be used as an added skill as a direct service provider, such as instructional assistant, social worker, speech pathologist, etc.  The Certificate is designed to show proficiency in using American Sign Language for personal communication, knowledge of American Deaf Culture, and introductory knowledge of American Sign Language interpreting and other professions that work alongside or within the Deaf Community. While students cannot act as interpreters, they can communicate directly with clients, customers, coworkers, or community members without the need for interpretation.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| ASL 121 | Fingerspelling | 1.0 |
| ASL 122 | American Sign Language I | 4.0 |
| ASL 123 | American Sign Language II | 4.0 |
| ASL 124 | American Sign Language III | 4.0 |
| ASL 125 | American Sign Language IV | 4.0 |
| ASL 126 | Introduction to Interpreting | 4.0 |
| ASL 130 | Introduction to Deaf Studies | 3.0 |
| **Total Units** | | **24** |

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