AA/AS in American Sign Language

Deaf Studies prepares students for work serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in areas like interpreting, Deaf education and social services. It offers a linguistic and cultural base through four American Sign Language courses and a Deaf Studies course, and the core can be finished in two years. The degree combines a set of required major courses with general education requirements at Oxnard College. Students who plan to continue at a four-year institution should speak with a counselor about how the courses line up with their intended transfer destination. Prospective students can consult the catalog entry for the complete list of required courses, along with advice on how to sequence them across semesters. Meeting with a counselor early helps learners confirm which requirements apply to them, plan their course load realistically, and keep their long-term academic and career goals in view.