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Programs in American Sign Language (ASL)

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This program focuses on American Sign Language as a visual and motor medium of communication and discourse for deaf individuals and deaf culture. Specific course topics may include: the development of ASL, ASL morphology and syntax, signing technique, English translation of ASL, formal and colloquial ASL, and ASL transcription.

Top Schools For American Sign Language (ASL) Programs

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Maryville College

Least Selective:
University of Iowa

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University of Iowa

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Nebraska Christian College

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University of Rochester

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Itawamba Community College

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ		$7,518 12,164 26 Certificate (26)
Berkeley City College
Berkeley, CA		$5,582 6,810 23 Certificate (15), Associate (8)
St. Louis CC - Florissant Valley
Saint Louis, MO		$4,740 7,212 20 Certificate (20)
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT		$12,246 28,718 18 Bachelor's (18)
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN		$10,769 13,503 14 Associate (14)
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY		$38,690 5,432 13 Bachelor's (13)
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA		$6,842 17,567 13 Certificate (0), Associate (13)
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA		$6,270 15,911 13 Certificate (5), Associate (8)
Madonna University
Livonia, MI		$13,840 2,956 12 Certificate (0), Associate (0),
Bachelor's (12)
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA		$5,248 21,076 12 Certificate (1), Associate (11)
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American Sign Language (ASL) Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 168 57%
Associate 83 28%
Bachelor's 42 14%
Master's 1 0%
Doctoral Not Available 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 26 9%
Female 268 91%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 5 2%
Black or African American 21 7%
Hispanic or Latino 32 11%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 215 74%
Other/Unknown 17 6%
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American Sign Language (ASL) Internships

Job Title:SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE
Description:Requisition #: 1172 Job Title: SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE Department: PATIENT REP STAFF Hourly Rate: Min: $13.49- Mid: $16.86 Work Schedule: Wkdays and Wknds Hrs, Shifts as Needed Biweekly Hours: PRN City:...
Company:Gwinnett Medical Center
Location:Lawrenceville, GA
Posted:5/6/2012
Source:Gwinnett Medical Center
Job Title:NRO Sign Language Interpreter
Description:The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Management (OEEO&DM) at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has an opening for a part-time certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter. For more information about the...
Company:Central Intelligence Agency CIA
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:3/30/2012
Source:CIA
Job Title:Sign Language Interpreter
Description:The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Reasonable Accommodations Staff (OEEO/RAS) has openings for certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters. Successful candidates must be energetic self-starters with well developed...
Company:Central Intelligence Agency CIA
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:3/30/2012
Source:CIA
Job Title:and Part Time Fluent in ASL American Sign Language Direct Support Professional
Description:Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to support individuals with disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with REM Hennepin youll be one of those special people. DSPs are the link to the...
Company:Mentor Network
Location:Brooklyn Park, MN
Posted:5/3/2012
Source:The Mentor Network
Job Title:Associate Professor - American Sign Language (asl)
Description:Coordinate the new Teaching American Sign Language (TASL) MA program; teach undergraduate and graduate ASL, Deaf Studies, and TASL courses; assist with the development and delivery of curriculum; evaluate student skills and knowledge;...
Company:University of Northern Colorado
Location:Greeley, CO
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:University of Northern Colorado
Job Title:Certified Translator FOR American Sign Language (ASL)
Description:Under the supervision of the Manager of Care Coordination Services, the ASL translator will provide translation for patient appointments and provide information to community regarding the resources available at Family Health Centers of San...
Company:Family Health Centers of San Diego
Location:San Diego, CA
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:Family Health Centers of San Diego
Job Title:Adjunct Faculty-ASL (American Sign Language)
Description:teach classes on campus as required by department chair and perform administrative duties associated with the course (such as sumbitting syllabi, posting grades, etc.) as required. 18 graduate semester hours in American Sign Language,...
Company:State College of Florida
Location:Bradenton, FL
Posted:3/29/2012
Source:State College of Florida
Job Title:AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE MEDICAL INTERPRETER (ASL)/PER DIEM
Description:AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE MEDICAL INTERPRETER (ASL)/PER DIEM Department: 5-7976 Interpreter Services Location: Somerville Hospital Somerville MA Employment Type: Per Diem Job Type: Per Diem Union Name: NON - Non Union Work Shift:...
Company:Cambridge Health Alliance
Location:Somerville, MA
Posted:1/4/2012
Source:Cambridge Health Alliance
Job Title:Part-time Instructor - American Sign Language (ASL)
Description:The Humanities Department at Mt. Hood Community College has established an application pool to accept applications for possible openings for part-time instructors -- American Sign Language (ASL) that may arise throughout the academic year.
Company:Mt. Hood Community College
Location:Gresham, OR
Posted:12/1/2011
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Instructor, American Sign Language
Description:Scope: The American Sign Language Instructor is responsible for creating curriculum and teaching weekly sign language class. This position reports to the Deputy Director. Responsibilities: * Develop lesson plans and conduct weekly class...
Company:International Rescue Committee
Location:Dallas, TX
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:International Rescue Committee

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We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
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