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Director Cindy Officer, Ph.D.
Kendall Hall (KH)
PST Registration-related questions: email ccoe@gallaudet.eduASL Registration questions: email aslconnect.admissions@gallaudet.edu
The arrival of new directors of ASL Connect is a time for resolutions and new beginnings! It is a perfect time for the ASL Connect Education Unit to reevaluate the ASL Certification program. ASL Connect Education Unit will update its ASL Certification program by Fall 2023. For this reason, ASL Connect is putting the ASL Certification program on hold. ASL Certification program that will re-engage students to ensure the course structure and format flow. The three focus area of updating are:
Thank you for your support and allowing us to update the ASL Certification program. The ultimate goal is to help students benefit from the ASL Certification program for mastery in basic ASL development and language immersion. We are excited for the resolutions and new beginnings and we hope you, too!
Gallaudet University’s Professional Studies ASL Certificate Program offers students unrivaled opportunities to learn American Sign Language and Deaf Studies from Deaf educators both onsite and online. Our 24 credit program provides students with specific and practical skills that prepare them for careers that use ASL. Students will acquire proper ASL grammar, vocabulary, linguistics, conversational skills, and will engage with key aspects of Deaf Studies.
ASL Courses to be completed in order
Course Description
This course introduces the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and is designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of ASL. Readiness for learning will be approached via visual-gestural communication techniques, visual discrimination, and visual memory exercises. ASL questions, commands, and other simple sentence structures are introduced to develop rudimentary conversational skills in ASL. Information about the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture will be introduced.Prerequisite: NoneTuition: PST: $950 Course materials: 1) Purchase textbook(s) at eCampus. 2) GoReact ($29.99)Syllabus: ASL I (Online) - PDFNote: Payment must be received to finalize your course registration.
This course is designed to continue the development of American Sign Language (ASL) skills with a primary focus on refining the use of basic ASL sentence types. Pronominalization, classifiers, spatial referencing, pluralization, and temporal and distributional aspects are introduced. Students will learn routine communicative functions of the language: asking, requesting, providing clarification, giving and asking for directions. Information about the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture will be included.Prerequisite: ASL I with a grade of "B" or better, or equivalent and permission of program coordinator.Tuition: PST: $950 Course materials: 1) Purchase textbook(s) at Course Materials: 1) Purchase textbook(s) at eCampus. 2) GoReact ($29.99)Syllabus: ASL II (Online) - PDF Note: Payment must be received to finalize your course registration.
This course builds on skills learned in American Sign Language (ASL) II, adding more complex ASL grammatical features and vocabulary, short stories, narratives, and dialogues. The course will include a description of general surroundings, appropriate sequencing, temporal aspects, and conditionals. Information about the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture will be included.Prerequisite: ASL II with a grade of "B" or better, or equivalent and permission of program coordinator.Tuition: PST: $950 Course materials: 1) 2) GoReact ($29.99)Syllabus: ASL III (Online) - PDFNote: Payment must be received to finalize your course registration.
This course expands on the development of American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary and grammar, including the use of two to three character role shifts. Students describe settings and explain or discuss everyday objects and their use, step-by-step processes, cause and effect, and culturally significant topics relating to the Deaf Community.Prerequisite: ASL III with a grade of "B" or better, or equivalent and permission of program coordinator.Tuition: PST: $950Course materials: 1) Purchase textbook(s) at eCampus. 2) GoReact ($29.99)Syllabus: ASL IV (Online) - PDFNote: Payment must be received to finalize your course registration.
This course applies knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) grammar and vocabulary to the description of increasingly complex constructs, processes, and situations. Students incorporate multiple character role shifting into medium-length stories, narratives and the discussion of hypothetical issues. Information on cultural values and attitudes as they relate to the Deaf Community is also examined. This course is synchronous. Meeting times and days will be determined on the first day of class.Prerequisite: ASL IV with a grade of "B" or better, or equivalent and permission of program coordinator.Tuition: PST: $950Course materials: 1) Purchase textbook(s) at eCampus. 2) GoReact ($29.99)Click to view ASL V Syllabus in PDF format for more information.Note: Payment must be received to finalize your course registration.
This course is synchronous. Meeting times and days will be determined on the first day of class.
This course applies knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) grammar and vocabulary to the description of increasingly complex constructs, processes, and situations. Students incorporate multiple character role shifting into medium-length stories, narratives and the discussion of hypothetical issues. Information on cultural values and attitudes as they relate to the Deaf Community is also examined.Prerequisite: ASL V with a grade of "B" or better, or equivalent and permission of program coordinator.Tuition: PST: $950 Course materials: 1) None 2) GoReact($29.99)Syllabus: ASL VI - PDFNote: Payment must be received to finalize your course registration.
This is an introductory survey to the field of Deaf Studies that highlights cutting edge concepts and theories at use in this field. The course will show how deaf people and sign languages are integral aspects of human diversity and how societies have responded to this diversity across different social, temporal, and cultural moments and movements.Cross-listings: DST 101 Introduction to Deaf StudiesPrerequisite: Completion of a Deaf Studies course or ASL 4 at Gallaudet in the last 12 months, or screening placement into ASL 5. Contact aslconnect.education@gallaudet.edu to schedule an ASL Screening. Permission of department; contact arlene.kelly@gallaudet.edu.Tuition: PST: $888RID CMP: Gallaudet University is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 4.5 CEUs at the introductory content knowledge level. Please click here for Academic Coursework Activity Report FormCourse Materials: Purchase textbook(s) at eCampus.Note: Payment must be received to finalize your course registration.
This is a survey of the various areas of study of deaf culture in the United States (history, folklore, anthropology, and sociology). The course begins with a macro-view at the term "culture" as it is seen through American eyes. The definition will then be applied to the Deaf experience. The course will end with an exploration of diversity within the global Deaf community.Cross-listings: DST 204 Deaf CulturePrerequisite: Completion of a Deaf Studies course or ASL 4 at Gallaudet in the last 12 months, or screening placement into ASL 5. Contact aslconnect.education@gallaudet.edu to schedule an ASL Screening. Permission of department; contact arlene.kelly@gallaudet.eduTuition: PST: $888RID CMP: Gallaudet University is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 4.5 CEUs at the introductory content knowledge level. Please click here for Academic Coursework Activity Report FormCourse Materials: Purchase textbook(s) at eCampus.Note: Payment must be received to finalize your course registration.
The dynamics of oral cultures and their traditions will be introduced in this course by studying the development of oral literature and literary artists in other cultures. Then using this as background, attempts will be made to study ASL literary tradition by looking at life histories, narratives, and poetry performances.Cross-listings: DST 204 Deaf CulturePrerequisite: Completion of a Deaf Studies course or ASL 4 at Gallaudet in the last 12 months, or screening placement into ASL 5. Contact aslconnect.education@gallaudet.edu to schedule an ASL Screening. Permission of department; contact arlene.kelly@gallaudet.eduTuition: PST: $888RID CMP: Gallaudet University is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 4.5 CEUs at the introductory content knowledge level. Please click here for Academic Coursework Activity Report FormCourse Materials: Purchase textbook(s) at eCampus.Note: Payment must be received to finalize your course registration.
Estimated Cost Breakdown:All courses in this program are paid individually.
Financial Aid: FAFSA and traditional financial aid does not cover PST/non-degree credits. Alternative aid such as Americorps awards, VR, Vet Benefits, tuition reimbursement etc are often accepted.
Room and Board:Pro-rata refund based on full weeks only (during summer)
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Admissions Requirements
Spring 2021 – Dec 12Fall 2021 – May 15