What You'll Learn
This ASL and Communication Strategies microcredential recognizes the prominence of American Sign Language (ASL) in the Deaf community as well as its increasing use as a language central to developmental education, those with communication disorders and more. Students will take three progressive levels of ASL as well as a course in Deaf culture and signing for those with autism and developmental needs. Informed by local education in the Deaf community, successful completion of this microcredentials prepares all learners to communicate at an advanced level. This is an essential skillset for educators, managers, supervisors, co-workers and more.
Course Requirements
- SLP 101 American Sign Language I
- SLP 201 American Sign Language II
- SLP 301 Advanced Sign Language
- SLP 330 Deaf Culture in America
- EXE 324 Sign Language for Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Skills Covered
- ASL Fundamentals
- Deaf Culture
- Deaf Community
- Grammar
- Finger Spelling
- Receptive and Expressive Skills
- Conversational Skills
- Advanced ASL
- ASL for Autism
- ASL in Developmental Education
Contact Us
Kristin Fields
Director of Continuing Education
(716) 878-5226