American Sign Language: Deaf Support Specialist, A.A.S.

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The AAS Degree in American Sign Language (ASL): Deaf Support Specialist is comprised of a combination of technical and general education courses. The degree requires 70-72 semester hours of designated coursework. Students must pass a mid-program evaluation and a program exit exam in order to complete degree requirements. In addition, students will acquire social, cultural and educational foundations necessary for working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers in a variety of settings. Students are expected to maintain a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) in all program coursework. The program is designed to provide the student with sign language communication skills necessary to communicate with a broad cross-section of Deaf consumers. Students interested in pursuing an AAS Degree are required to consult with department staff before registering for any SLNG classes.

Associate of Applied Sciences Degree Plan

Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours 72)