I've been learning American Sign Language (ASL) in high school and I'd love to continue studying it in college. Does anyone know of any colleges that offer ASL classes or more extensive programs for ASL? Thanks in advance!
Many colleges and universities across the United States offer ASL classes or even more extensive programs in ASL and Deaf Studies. Some notable colleges with ASL courses or programs are:
1. Gallaudet University: Gallaudet is a unique institution as it is primarily designed for deaf and hard of hearing students. They offer an extensive selection of ASL courses and have a strong Deaf Studies program.
2. University of Rochester: The University of Rochester offers ASL courses through their ASL program and has a strong Deaf Studies minor available for students interested in the field.
3. University of California, San Diego: UC San Diego has an outstanding Linguistics Department that offers ASL courses as well as a minor in American Sign Language/Deaf Studies.
4. Northeastern University: Northeastern offers a variety of ASL courses through their American Sign Language Program, allowing students to develop their signing skills further.
5. Indiana University Bloomington: Indiana University offers a Bachelor of Arts in ASL and English Interpreting in addition to ASL courses.
6. University of Michigan: The University of Michigan offers ASL courses through their Department of Linguistics as well as coursework related to Deaf Studies.
These are just a few examples of colleges that offer ASL classes and programs. When researching potential schools, I suggest looking at the course catalogs or contacting the Linguistics or Language departments to ask about the availability of ASL courses or related programs. Good luck in your college search!
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