Used for full communication for hard-of-hearing and deaf individuals, American Sign Language (ASL) is expressed by movements of the hands and face.
Develop conversational skills and an understanding of Deaf culture
- Learn conversational basics of ASL, like grammar and vocabulary, so you can communicate with people who are Deaf or nonverbal.
- Discover Deaf culture, including its history, stories, and traditions.
- Enhance and formalize your mastery of ASL even if you are a Deaf student or a Heritage language user.
- Check out our Guidelines for Enrolling in American Sign Language Classes at JCCC (PDF) if you're unsure where to start.
Explore JCCC's catalog to learn about our American Sign Language certificate and individual courses
Taught by true experts
- JCCC’s ASL/Deaf Studies faculty are heritage language learners who are fully immersed in Deaf culture and active in Deaf organizations and communities.
- Practice your skills, join the student-run ASL Club and connect to the local Deaf community.
This is only the beginning; learn more
- Earn your ASL/Deaf Studies certificate on your schedule; complete the 23-credit-hour program in two years — or longer if you need it.
- Confirm your interest in ASL, then pursue a career as an ASL interpreter. Demand for interpreters in the medical, legal, and educational fields is expected to grow. Find employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.
- Want to go further? The JCCC program feeds the University of Kansas’ ASL and Deaf Studies program at the Edwards Campus. Contact Nigyar Alves at n.alves@ku.edu to learn more.
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Find homework help at JCCC
The JCCC Academic Resource Center offers free tutoring in almost any subject. Our small ASL/Deaf Studies classes — most with fewer than 20 students — provide one-on-one attention and feedback from your professors.
Contact Info
Kimberly Kuhns
Chair
Phone: 913-227-4519
Your call will be through a video relay service
Location: LIB 342
Email: kkuhns@jccc.edu
