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American Sign Language

Microcredential

Learn a new language and immerse yourself in a culture with deep roots in the Rochester region.

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6-12 Credit Hours
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Program Overview

Gain intermediate to advanced proficiency in ASL in as little as one year. You'll practice signing and receive feedback from your professor to boost your skills and confidence in this widely used language.

Each course in this sequence discusses topics such as deaf history, deaf education, and Deaf culture. Together, language proficiency and cultural knowledge will help you communicate with Deaf friends, family, and co-workers.

  • Career Outcomes

    Rochester has one of the highest per capita deaf populations among U.S. cities, which increases the demand for ASL communicators in our region. ASL is especially valuable for advancing careers in education and healthcare, as visual communication aids inclusive teaching and patient care.

    Transfer into a Degree Program

    If you want to further your studies, transfer into our American Sign Language AA program. The credits you receive from this microcredential program count toward earning your associate's degree at FLCC.

  • Complete Your TESOL Certification Language Requirement

    For educators who need 6 language credits to complete their TESOL certification, Take ASL 101 and ASL 102 (or ASL 201 and ASL 202 if you've already earned credit for 100-level ASL courses elsewhere).

    A Regional Hub for the Deaf Community

    FLCC is conveniently located just 30 miles from Rochester, NY — a long-standing hub for the d/Deaf community. Transfer to top ASL schools in the region, join d/Deaf community events, and connect with fellow ASL enthusiasts. Rochester hosts a yearly Deaf Festival, invests in Deaf-inclusive infrastructure, and supports Deaf-friendly employment.

  • Microcredential Courses

    Earn this microcredential by completing the following courses:

    Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements.

    Academic Catalog

Costs and Aid

Microcredentials are charged on a per-credit-hour basis. Our part-time rate includes tuition and standard fees for NYS residents, plus any other fees for specific courses, labs, and online instruction. Access to financial aid varies by part-time and full-time status, household finances, and other circumstances. 

Microcredential Page Cost Statistics

$224

in-state part-time tuition per credit hour.
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5+

programs are approved for non-degree part-time TAP awards.
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$18M

in financial aid was disbursed to our students last year.
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