Human Services
American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies
Location
Edmonton
Credential
Certificate
Program Length
1 year
Create community connections as you go beyond fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
Take your previous experience in the Deaf community plus your strong visual processing skills to immerse yourself in Deaf culture and community.
In this program, you’ll:
- Study more than sign language. You’ll study history, current trends and issues in the Deaf community.
- Learn how to be a hearing ally.
- Participate in community events as part of course work.
- Prepare to work in educational and other community settings.
The program is offered full-time at the Alberta School for the Deaf.