Sign Language Degree

The sign language degree program at College of the Sequoias is designed to prepare students to study American Sign Language as a method of communication in the deaf community. Students seeking a sign language degree may pursue a career in teaching sign language, as well as American Sign Language translation, on a private or public scale. Courses include instruction in the development of ASL, ASL morphology and syntax, signing technique, English translation of ASL, formal and colloquial ASL, and ASL transcription. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer sign language degrees.

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College of the Sequoias

1030 North Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA

College of the Sequoias offers many opportunities for people who live in Tulare and Kings Counties in California. The college was founded in 1925 and moved in 1940. The main campus is located in Visalia and the school operates a full-service center in Hanford. The college has an agriculture program on a 16-acre farm. However it is currently constructing another in Tulare. Tuition for Californian residents is $46 per unit.

The college offers many unbelievable supporting services that place student learning as the top priority. During your time at the College of the Sequoias, you can earn a degree or a vocational certificate, or complete your requirements for a four-year college or university degree or upgrade specific skills. Student services offered include health care, counseling, child care, and veteran’s services.

These programs aim to meet the needs of students so that they finish their studies successfully. The college provides services to people with disabilities and first year students.

College of Sequoias offers more than one hundred and fifty eight certificates and degrees in Academic and Career & Technical Education programs. Some of the programs offered are: veterinarian assistance program, accounting, administrative assistant, paralegal, real estate, art, vocal music, communication studies, biology, chemistry, and physics.

The school is home to 17 athletic teams that participate in the Central Valley Conference in all but three of our sports. The football team is a member of the Northern California Football Association and the women’s tennis team is a member of the Big 8.

Students Enrolled in the Sign Language Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of the Sequoias has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Interpreters and Translators

Description

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interpreters and translators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 28.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).