American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, A.A.

  • American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, A.A.

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    Program Overview

    The American Sign Language/Deaf Studies transfer degree will provide students with thorough preparation in cultural competency and conversation-level fluency to complete bachelor’s and master’s level training for a variety of careers. Graduates can choose to pursue further training to become ASL interpreters or go on to use ASL in fields such as social work, deaf education, audiology, speech pathology, business administration, hospitality, education, and more. Students may also elect to take ASL courses to fulfill a general education requirement.

    The Deaf community in the Baltimore City and surrounding areas have a demonstrated need for professional services provided by individuals fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The product of these needs result in ASL interpreter, social, or educational services. Graduates of the program will have the ASL skills and cultural competencies for serving the Baltimore Deaf community and beyond.

Career Options

    • Public Health
    • Hospitals and Doctor’s Offices
    • Emergency services
    • Libraries and Community Centers
    • Hospitality: Hotels and Restaurants
    • Education

BCCC's Advantage

    • Small class size
    • Virtual & remote learning
    • Majority of graduates transfer to a bachelor’s degree program or find job placements

Suggested Sequence Of Courses

  • Every degree-seeking student must complete the College’s General Education Requirements in addition to the requirements of his/her academic program. Through the College’s General Education Requirements, students acquire basic knowledge of the disciplines in the areas of arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, English composition, and computer literacy.

    Find out more in the Baltimore City Community College Catalog

Program Faculty

  • Anthony McEachern, Ph.D., M.F.A.
    Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Social Sciences
    Liberty Room MNB 323A
    (410) 762-7783
    amceachern@bccc.edu