Program Description
The American Sign Language (ASL) Education at Tulsa Community College gives students an opportunity to acquire an understanding of the Deaf community as a part of human diversity and acquire American Sign Language skills. The courses are designed to emphasize the acquisition of American Sign Language and knowledge with appreciation of Deaf culture and the language. Through this program, students gain basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with Deaf people. This option complements upper division course work related to ASL teaching, ASL interpreting, ASL research and ASL linguistics at a four-year university.
For More Information Contact:
School of Communication, English, & World Languages
Northeast Campus: (918) 595-7089
WorldLanguages@tulsacc.edu
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Communicate with American Sign Language.
- Display ethicial behaviors that promote respect for Deaf Culture and ASL
- Demonstate intralingual skills by using correct grammar and syntax at the appropriate signing level.
- Apply the etiquette and basic tenents of ethical guidelines of Deaf Culture norms and interpreting field.
- Compare the cultural and languages theories.
Careers
Schedule an appointment with TCC Career Services to learn more about our free career planning and job preparation services.
Student Organizations
You are encouraged to participate in the American Sign Language Club. For more information speak to your professor or stop by the Student Life office on campus.
Degree Requirements
View a semester-by-semester course plan of study and information on transferring this degree to other colleges and universities on the American Sign Language AA, ASL Studies Option Program Map or American Sign Language AA, Interpreting Option Program Map
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