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MajorAmerican Sign Language

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in American Sign Language from 麻豆破解版 State combines classroom and applied learning in a variety of professional settings, from legal and business to medical and educational. You'll gain real-world experience translating and interpreting, preparing you for a career as a certified ASL interpreter in your community.

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Curriculum

As an American Sign Language major, you'll take classes in signed language interpreting, deaf culture and nonverbal communication. After completing foundation courses, students choose from one of the following tracks: The Structure of Language, Language and Culture in Context, or Interpreting Methods.

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