Associate of Arts in American Sign Language & Deaf Studies
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at Front Range Community College and transfer to a university to pursue a BA degree. The Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies provides students with both breadth and depth of knowledge in ASL & Deaf Studies, Liberal Arts, as well as Social and Behavioral Sciences that prepares them for transfer into a bachelor degree program at a four-year college or university. Careers typically require a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Students may complete this Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in ASL & Deaf Studies to transfer to the University of Northern Colorado to pursue studies in the ASL-English Interpretation program.
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First Semester
| ASL 1123 | American Sign Language III | 5 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| ANT 1001 | Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| GEN EDU | COM 1150/1250/2300 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: ASL 1121 and/or ASL 1122 will only be necessary if determined per student’s proficiency level. Students starting with ASL proficiency level of ASL 1123 (ASL III) will need to complete a minimum of 3 elective credits in semester 4. In this case, it is recommended that you take either PSY 1001 or SOC 1001. Students needing ASL 1121 and/or ASL 1122 will need to complete these courses before starting ASL 1123 in semester 1. Up to 3 credits earned from the completion of these courses may be applied as electives to fulfill this degree.
Second Semester
| ASL 2221 | American Sign Language IV: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| MATH | Any GT-MA1, Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) or Stats (MAT 1260) | 3 |
| IPP 1047 | Survey of Deaf Culture | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| ASL 2222 | American Sign Language V: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| ASL 2244 | ASL Linguistics | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Any Science (GT-SC1) Course | 4 |
| GT- HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) Course | 3 |
| IPP 1021 | Aspects of Interpreting I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fourth Semester
| ASL 2223 | American Sign Language VI | 3 |
| GT- SC1/2 | Any Science (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) Course | 3 |
| GT- AH1/2/3 | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH1, AH2, or AH3) Course | 3 |
| ASL 2243 or ASL 2245 | Discourse Analysis (ASL 2243) or Ethics to the ASL Professions (ASL 2245) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: GT-AH courses must be completed from two different categories. Students must select GT-AH course from one of the following: (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, or GT-AH3).
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
ASL 1121 and/or ASL 1122 will only be necessary if determined per student’s proficiency level. Students starting with ASL proficiency level of ASL 1123 (ASL III) will need to complete a minimum of 3 elective credits in semester 4. In this case, it is recommended that you take either PSY 1001 or SOC 1001. Students needing ASL 1121 and/or ASL 1122 will need to complete these courses before starting ASL 1123 in semester 1. Up to 3 credits earned from the completion of these courses may be applied as electives to fulfill this degree.
Taking any math course (GT-MA1) and/or science course (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) for more credits than listed in this MAP will reduce the elective credits needed for you to complete your degree, since these credits will apply toward your electives. Please work with your advisor to best determine which math (GT-MA1) and science courses (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) work best for you.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.