Taking a sign language course for college transfer in NC

I'm in North Carolina and interested in taking a sign language course at a community college. Does anyone know if this is a good strategy to fulfill transfer requirements, and are there specific colleges that accept sign language credits for transfer?

The acceptance of sign language courses at 4-year colleges in North Carolina can certainly vary between institutions. However, most colleges generally accept sign language classes as part of their humanities or language requirement. In many cases, American Sign Language (ASL) is recognized as a foreign language credit.

Still, to ensure your community college course will transfer, it's usually good practice to cross-verify with the colleges you're interested in transferring to. You can likely find this information on their admissions or transfer students page. However, contacting the admissions office directly can also provide solid insight into whether or not the specific ASL course at your community college will be recognized as transferable credit.

An example is the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which considers ASL as a foreign language. Therefore, if you've taken ASL courses in your community college, they may be credited towards your college requirements.

Again, the best advice would be to explore the transfer policies of the specific colleges you're considering, as each institution can have its own rules and regulations. In any situation, make sure the course is designed for academic credit (instead of just for continuing education or personal enrichment), as these types of courses are more likely to transfer.