# American Sign Language (ASL) (Certificate)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Sign Language Interpreting

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/sign-language-interpreting/american-sign-language-asl-certificate/

**Humanities and Social Sciences Division  
Sign Language Department**  
The Certificate of Achievement in American Sign Language (ASL) is earned after successfully passing six classes: SIGN 101 or SIGN 101H, SIGN 102, SIGN 103, SIGN 104, SIGN 105, and Cultures in the Deaf Community. Our Mission is to increase knowledge and inspire students to appreciate Deaf people as a cultural and linguistic minority with a breadth and depth of rich histories, languages, cultures, and experiences. This Certificate of Achievement stands on its own. After students complete this certificate, there is the option to continue to take more classes to get additional degrees or certificates. Specifically:

Deaf Studies Certificate of Achievement  
Deaf Studies AS Degree  
Sign Language Interpreting Certificate of Achievement  
Sign Language Interpreting AS Degree

This Certificate of Achievement in American Sign Language (ASL) is foundational to understand ASL fluency and Deaf Culture. Students will be immersed in diverse Deaf culture and language. Through a framework of social justice and communication equity, this is the introduction to other opportunities in the Deaf Community.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SIGN 101 | American Sign Language 1 * | 4 |
| or SIGN 101H | American Sign Language 1 - Honors |  |
| SIGN 102 | American Sign Language 2 * | 4 |
| SIGN 103 | American Sign Language 3 * | 4 |
| SIGN 104 | American Sign Language 4 * | 4 |
| SIGN 105 | American Sign Language 5 * | 4 |
| SIGN 202 | Cultures in the Deaf Community | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **23** |

*. Available as credit by exam.

### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

-   Demonstrate professional disposition.
-   Increase knowledge and inspire appreciation for Deaf people as a cultural and linguistic minority with a breadth and depth of rich histories, languages, cultures, and experiences.
-   Use the foundation of acquired knowledge to be prepared for advanced degrees and careers with Deaf people.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.