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 and Developmental Studies
Building 1000, Office 1031V
Phone: (707) 256-7726
Dean
Robert Van Der Velde
Senior Dean, Arts and Sciences
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Robert.Vandervelde@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7768
Program Coordinator
Nicole Carrier
Professor, Spanish
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Nicole.Carrier@napavalley.edu
Phone: (707) 256-7737