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/