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American Sign Language
Certificate (Career)
Delivers an understanding of American Sign Language (ASL). Students work
towards gaining fluency and mastery of this unique non-verbal language by
acquiring foundational language skills and vocabulary. By introducing students
to Deaf culture and history through curriculum and service learning hours,
acceptance and knowledge of the Deaf community is developed.
By obtaining a certificate in American Sign Language, students have a strong
foundation to further their studies in ASL discourse, interpreting, and education
of the Deaf, or other related fields. This certificate also provides individuals with
the skills they need to work with the Deaf community and Deaf individuals more
effectively. This certificate can be used to meet the elective requirements of the
A.A. degree in General Studies or Arts & Humanities as well as the A.A.S. degree
in American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Preparatory Program.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
ASLS 121 American Sign Language I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ASLS 122 American Sign Language II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
ASLS 123 American Sign Language Fingerspelling and Numbering . .
3
ASLS 223 American Sign Language III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
ASLS 224 American Sign Language IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
ASLS 250 ASL Immersion Experience or
ASLS 299 Independent Study: ASLS or
INTR 101 Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Transfer Note:
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising
office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.
Arts & Humanities
A.A. Degree (Transfer)
The study of Arts and Humanities is the study of how human beings understand,
express, and experience themselves and their culture. It includes language,
literature, writing, art, theater, music, communications, digital media, and
philosophy. Through the study of these disciplines, we learn how to think critically,
independently, and imaginatively, how to understand the complexity of the world
we live in and imagine a better one, and how to communicate effectively the
variety of human experiences that define our individual and interconnected lives.
The Associate of Arts in Arts & Humanities introduces students to a broad array of
the Arts and Humanities, and prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions
in Arts and Humanities disciplines. Some students will choose an approved Area of
Concentration, while others will explore the Arts and Humanities more generally.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement.
•
CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (Gen Ed course list) . .
6
Arts & Humanities
Three Gen Ed courses, one selected from each area:
Arts, Humanities, & Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Biological & Physical Sciences
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (Gen Ed course list) .
7
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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