American Sign Language
A.A. Degree World Languages - American Sign Language (ASL) · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Minimum Units Required: 60.0 units
This program introduces the fundamentals of language learning with emphasis on language production, grammar, syntax, vocabulary acquisition, and exposure to the American Deaf culture. The American Sign Language Associate in Arts can be obtained by completing a minimum of 18 units in the major, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Converse at an intermediate-mid level in American Sign Language
Demonstrate grammatical and semantic proficiency in narrative mode at the intermediate-mid level in American Sign Language
Demonstrate understanding of cultural and community differences
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language Major | 18 | |
| ASL 001 | American Sign Language 1 | 3 |
| ASL 002 | American Sign Language 2 | 3 |
| ASL 003 | American Sign Language 3 | 3 |
| ASL 004 | American Sign Language 4 | 3 |
| ASL 005 | American Deaf Culture | 3 |
| ASL 006 | Linguistics of American Sign Language | 3 |
| ASL 052 | Fingerspelling, Classifiers, and Numbers | 3 |
| ASL 053 | Introduction to American Sign Language Interpreting | 3 |
| ASL 054 | ASL Interpreting Seminar | 2 |
| ASL 057 | ASL Interpreting Field Work | 1 |