2026-2027_College Catalog 
    
    Apr 21, 2026  
2026-2027_College Catalog

American Sign Language (AA) Two-Year Plan


Degree Information  

Pathways Information

The Associate Arts in American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies degree is designed to provide the foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in American Sign Language Interpreting or within the Deaf community. 

Semester 1 | 13 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
ASL 101   (fulfills both a core requirement and the “Additional Required General Education Credits” requirement) 4 Fall, Spring
ENG 101   3 Fall, Spring, Summer
MAT 142   or higher-level quantitative reasoning course 3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Arts and Humanities Course   3 Fall, Spring, Summer

 

Semester 2 | 14 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
ASL 102    4 Spring
ASL 200   (fulfills both a core requirement and the Institutions in the Americas requirement) 3 Spring: Odd-numbered years only. (Every 4th semester)
ENG 102    3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Natural Sciences Course   4 Fall, Spring, Summer

 

Semester 3 | 16 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
ASL 201    4 Fall
ASL 215    3 Fall: Odd-numbered years only. (Every 4th semester)
ITP 201    3 Fall: Odd-numbered years only. (Every 4th semester)
ITP 211   3 Fall: Odd-numbered years only. (Every 4th semester)
Social and Behavioral Sciences Course   3 Fall, Spring, Summer

 

Semester 4 | 16 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
ASL 202   4 Spring
ASL 203    3 Spring: Even-numbered years only. (Every 4th semester)
ITP 212    3 Spring: Even-numbered years only. (Every 4th semester)
Arts and Humanities Course   3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Social and Behavioral Sciences Course   3 Fall, Spring, Summer

 

Milestones

Less than 15 Credits
  • Advising Milestone - Know degree or certificate requirements
During 15-30 Credits
  • Advising Milestone - Explore careers related to degree 
During 30-45 Credits
  • Explore Graduation requirements
  • Advising Milestone - Know the requirements for degree completion