American Sign Language Pathway, A.A.

American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most studied world language in the United States and can be a valuable asset as a secondary skill for employment. Perimeter College’s guided pathway in ASL prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate programs in interpreting, education or social service. The College offers beginning through intermediate level classes in ASL.

Degree Requirements

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

See 1410 Core Curriculum Requirements in the Undergradate Catalog.

Core IMPACTS	Area Shorthand
Institutional Priority	Institution
Mathematics & Quantitative Skills	Mathematics
Political Science and U.S. History	Citizenship
Arts, Humanities & Ethics	Humanities
Communicating in Writing	Writing
Technology, Mathematics & Sciences*	STEM
Social Sciences	Social Sciences

Field of Study: Courses Appropriate to the Pathway (18 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (9 Credit Hours)

(unless used to satisfy Area C requirements)

ASL 1002 - Elementary American Sign Language II 3 Credit Hours
ASL 2001 - Intermediate American Sign Language I 3 Credit Hours
ASL 2002 - Intermediate American Sign Language II 3 Credit Hours

Select from the following to complete 18 credit hours in the Field of Study

ANTH 2020 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit Hours
ASL 1001 - Elementary American Sign Language I 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 2030 - Introduction to Ethics 3 Credit Hours
SCOM 2900 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 1160 - Introduction to Social Problems 3 Credit Hours
SW 2000 - Introduction to Social Work 3 Credit Hours
THEA 2210 - Beginning Acting 3 Credit Hours
or
THEA 1610 - Improving Voice and Articulation for the Actor 3 Credit Hours