Serve others in a variety of fields using American Sign Language to communicate, such as education, criminal justice and social services. Graduates of this program will be proficient in all aspects of ASL, demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of American Deaf Culture, demonstrate knowledge of prevalent models of deafness and more!
Program Requirements
While RCBC offers Deaf Studies and several American Sign Language courses, we no longer offer an Interpreter Education program. Students seeking this degree can consult the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf at rid.org.
General Education Courses
Credits
Written and Oral Communications
6
Mathematics (MTH 113 recommended)
3
Natural Science (BIO 103/104 recommended)
7-8
Social Science (PSY 101 and SOC 101 recommended)
6
Arts and Humanities (THR 101 recommended)
3
History
3
Diversity
3
Total
31-32
Program Courses
Credits
ASL 101
Elementary American Sign Language I
3
ASL 103
American Deaf Culture
3
ASL 102
Elementary American Sign Language II
3
ASL 104
Fingerspelling
3
ASL 201
Intermediate American Sign Language I
3
ASL 202
Intermediate American Sign Language II
3
Total Program Credits
18
Electives
SPE 101, SPE 102, ENG 252 recommended
10-11
Total Credits Required for Degree
60
Selection of electives should be based upon knowledge of prospective major of the receiving college and of the acceptability of transfer to that receiving college.
College Catalog
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