American Sign Language Microcredentials
Microcredentials
Learn the fundamentals of ASL through Lakeland College's suite of online microcredential courses.
There are four courses available:
- Learn ASL 1
- Learn ASL 2
- Learn ASL 3
- Learn ASL 4
These courses are designed to build upon each other as you grow in the following skills:
- Producing conversational American Sign Language
- Demonstrating receptive skills in American Sign Language
- Summarizing the historical, social and cultural aspects of Deaf people and their communities
- Demonstrating appropriate cultural behaviors
- Developing strategies for making appropriate cultural communication adjustments to foster successful interactions
You can also bundle your courses and earn credit in Lakeland College's American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies program. For example, students who complete the ASL 1 and ASL 2 microcredential courses will have the course substitution for the ASL 101 course in the ASL and Deaf Cultures Studies certificate.
Format
Each course is offered online in an asynchronous format. You'll read through online material and watch video clips to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in progress checks on comprehension and fluency.
You may complete each online course in as little as 7 weeks or progress through each course's material over 12 weeks.
Is Learn ASL 1 the same as ASL 101?
No. By successfully completing Learn ASL 1 and Learn ASL 2, you will then be eligible to substitute for ASL 101 in the American Sign Language and Deaf Cultures studies certificate.
Can I take ASL 101 instead of Learn ASL 1 and Learn ASL 2?
Yes, we offer continuing education courses for ASL 101 and ASL 102. These two courses are offered during the regular academic year, have designated class times and offer live instruction. Upon successful completion of either course, students will receive credit.
How are the microcredential courses different than continuing education courses?
Our microcredentials have continual enrolment opportunities, are self-paced and can be completed 100% virtually. They also offer laddering for credit options if multiple microcredentials are completed.