60 credit hours
The Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in American Sign Language (Deaf Education) provides general academic courses and electives that enable students who intend to major in Deaf Education or Deaf Studies to transfer to a college or university.
The American Sign Language emphasis is designed to provide students with essential, foundational ASL skills, familiarity with deaf culture and an introduction to the discipline of education.
Contact department chair regarding the 2+2 Program with Texas Woman’s University.
Career Options
Students selecting ASL as their emphasis at Collin may transfer into a college or university program. There is a dire shortage of teachers nationwide, and entry-level positions are available.
| AA Core Curriculum: |
45 credit hours |
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| Graduation Requirement: |
3 credit hours |
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| Recommended Electives: |
12-15 credit hours |
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| SGNL | 1401 | American Sign Language (ASL): Beginning I | |||
| SGNL | 1402 | American Sign Language (ASL): Beginning II | |||
| SGNL | 2301 | American Sign Language (ASL): Intermediate I | |||
| SGNL | 2302 | American Sign Language (ASL): Intermediate II | |||
| SLNG | 1311 | Fingerspelling and Numbers 1, * | |||
| SLNG | 1447 | Deaf Culture * | |||
| EDUC | 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession 2 | |||
| EDUC | 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations 2 | |||
| 1 | Recommended for students pursuing degrees in Deaf Studies |
| 2 | Recommended for students pursuing degrees in Deaf Education |
| * | Students should verify course transferability with the Collin academic advisor and / or the college or university that they plan to attend. |
Note: The second digit in a course number indicates the number of credit hours
for that course.
