Certificate in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies

George Brown College - St. James Campus

Canada,Ontario

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 18,284/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 110 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 32,117 +

Int. Students: 4,900 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

200 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 3W8, Canada

Certificate in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies

Program Overview

The one-year American Sign Language and Deaf Studies (C114) certificate program will help you develop your skills in ASL. If you are considering the Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (ASL – English) program, or if you want to combine ASL with another career, this program is highly recommended.  

This program provides intensive preparation in:

  • American Sign Language (ASL) and English
  • An orientation to Deaf culture
  • Current social issues affecting Deaf people

The curriculum combines opportunities to learn and practise ASL and hybrid learning about the structure and features of ASL.

Students will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn, understand, and participate in basic conversations in ASL
  • Develop stronger skills in spoken and written English
  • Develop a beginning understanding of the role of ASL within the ASL Community

Your Field Education Options
There is no formal field placement requirement in the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies program, but students will have the opportunity to practise through simulation and in-person experiences in the classroom.

PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Communicate effectively in oral and written English.
  • Express and receive messages accurately in routine conversations using American Sign Language.
  • Apply basic knowledge of Deaf culture, the Deaf community, and the interpreter profession.