You should consider Anne Arundel Community College’s American Sign Language (ASL) Program. ASL is the natural language of the Deaf and has also been proven beneficial for those with autism, delayed language development or brain injury. At AACC, you’ll learn this beautiful language from native signers. You’ll attend local Deaf events to practice your skills regularly. By the time you finish our program, you’ll be well-prepared to transfer to a four-year college or university of your choosing.
The World Languages department is proud to offer the following Associate of Arts (A.A.) in this area of study. As an additional transfer option, AACC has the unique Transfer Studies degree. Both degrees will prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution. Whichever you choose, we strongly encourage you to meet with an advisor to structure your AACC studies to meet your specific transfer goals.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in ASL, learning how to adhere to correct linguistic structures and cultural norms. You’ll study Deaf history and culture, with plenty of opportunities to meet and communicate with the local Deaf community.
The Transfer Studies, A.A. allows you to explore different subjects or concentrate on a specific course plan that will best meet your in-state (and even some out-of-state) transfer goals. This option is particularly good if you are undecided in your ultimate career direction, not sure where you'd like to eventually transfer or just looking to complete general education requirements while "testing the waters" of a particular major. No matter what brings you to Transfer Studies, the result is a well-rounded associate degree preparing you for further studies and successful career.
If American Sign Language sounds appealing, but you'd like to compare it to other AACC offerings, check out one of these related studies!
