Associate of Applied Science in American Sign Language - Deaf Support Specialist

The American Sign Language Program is part of the Languages & Philosophy Department. The A.A.S. in Deaf Support Specialist is a two-year program that teaches the skills needed to work with the unique American Deaf Community. The program provides a supportive, immersive learning environment that moves students directly into the workforce as advocates, members of educational teams, and more. A Deaf Support Specialist A.A.S. prepares students to graduate with a degree that will move them directly into the workforce. Students will learn laws and resources required to navigate the obstacles encountered by Deaf individuals, assist the deaf in educational settings, and more.

All foreign credentials must be evaluated. Admission requires a general evaluation stating credential is equivalent to that of a U.S. high school or U.S. college or university. All evaluations must be completed by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). Please note: Some evaluation services require translation from a translation service. In order to have foreign college credit count towards the completion of a program at a college of the Alamo Colleges District, students must submit a course by course evaluation.