American Sign Language
Gain new perspectives on the nature of communication through the study of American Sign Language (ASL). Study of this unique visual and gestural language promotes understanding of Deaf culture and helps connect with members of the Deaf community.
Occupations
ASL practitioners work in a variety of settings, including education, retail, medicine, entertainment, media, and community services. Program graduates can pursue careers or further degrees in ASL, education, interpreting, linguistics, education, audiology, and other related fields.
• Interpreters
• Special education teachers
• Audiologists
• Social workers
• Accessibility specialists
Contact Information
Division
Language Arts and Developmental Studies
Building 1000, Office 1031V
Phone: (707) 256-7726
Department Webpage
Division Webpage
Dean
Robert Harris
Dean, Language & Developmental Studies, Arts & Humanities, and Health Occupations
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: RHarris@napavalley.edu
Administrative Assistant
Gina Stofan
Administrative Assistant
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: GStofan@napavalley.edu
Program Coordinator
Nicole Carrier
Professor, Spanish
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Nicole.Carrier@napavalley.edu