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Major Overview for American Sign Language (ASL)

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Overview for American Sign Language (ASL)

A program that focuses on American Sign Language as a visual and motor medium of communication and discourse for deaf individuals and deaf culture. Includes instruction in the development of ASL, ASL morphology and syntax, signing technique, English translation of ASL, formal and colloquial ASL, and ASL transcription.

Careers for American Sign Language (ASL) Majors

A major in American Sign Language (ASL) is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in American Sign Language (ASL)

Top 6 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of American Sign Language (ASL) among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Madonna University
Livonia, MI
19
(3.3%)
Minimally Selective$18,684
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
11
(0.4%)
Highly Selective$44,219
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
9
(5.0%)
Moderately Selective$22,582
Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY
4
(1.2%)
Minimally Selective$30,140
Maryville College
Maryville, TN
3
(1.6%)
Minimally Selective$34,000
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
3
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$45,880
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.