Deaf Studies—American Sign Language
Certificate of Achievement Deaf Studies · Sierra College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Deaf Studies—American Sign Language degree program is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program as a Deaf Studies major. The degree and certificate program helps develop Sign Language skills fluent enough to communicate as skilled signers for personal or work-related use. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. The certificate is designed to focus on providing specific career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DFST 0001 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| DFST 0002 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| DFST 0003 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
| Select 7 units from the following: | 7 | |
| DFST 0004 | American Sign Language IV | |
| DFST 0010 | Introduction to Deaf Studies | |
| DFST 0028 | Independent Study 1 | |
| DFST 0095 | Internship in Deaf Studies 1 | |
| Total Units | 19 | |
A maximum of 4 units may be taken from DFST 0028 and DFST 0095.
Recommended Electives
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 0002 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BIOL 0055 | General Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| COMM 0003 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 0007 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 0010 | Communication Theory, Methods, and Practice | 3 |
| HDEV 0001 | Human Development Through the Lifespan | 3 |
| HDEV 0004 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| HED 0002 | Health Education | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 0103 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 0104 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 0001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| THEA 0010A | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 0013 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |