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School: George Brown College

Program American Sign Language and Deaf Studies

Program

American Sign Language and Deaf Studies

 

Faculty

Deaf and Deafblind Studies

Credential

Ontario College Certificate

Duration

1 year

Starting   Month

September

Co-op   opportunities

No

 

 

Program Description:

 

American Sign Language and Deaf Studies is the only program of its kind offered in Ontario and 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      practice ASL

  • Classroom teaching 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 basic understanding      of the role of the ASL-English Interpreter

In preparation for the field or clinical placement, students will be required to work in multiple small and large groups, both in classes and community settings.

 

 

Admission Requirement:

pplicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

  • Ontario Secondary School      Diploma or equivalent**

  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.

 

Tuition Fees:

Application Fee

$95

Base Tuition Fee

$13,520 for 2 semesters

$20,280 for 3 Semesters

Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student   association membership, etc.)

$1,500

Mandatory Health Insurance

$570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug)

$388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug)

$204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug)

Public Transportation ( Per year),   estimated

$1,500

Books and supplies (estimated per year)

$1,000-$1,200

 

Career

ASL skills facilitate communication with Deaf people in a wide variety of business, educational and social service settings.

Fluency in ASL is an asset for anyone who deals with members of the Deaf community or with the general public. To broaden employment prospects, combine this certificate with:

  • Business

  • Early Childhood Education

  • Teaching

  • Nursing

  • Counselling

  • Other diplomas and degrees

Note that this program does not prepare you to be an ASL-English Interpreter or Deaf Culture Instructor. Should students wish to pursue this profession, we encourage C114 graduates who meet program requirements to apply to the Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language – English) (C302) program at George Brown College.

 

Link to George Brown Official Website

http://www.georgebrown.ca/C114-2017-2018/