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Diploma of American Sign Language

Peralta Community College District - Berkeley City College

  • Berkeley, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Peralta Community College District - Berkeley City College campus

About the program

The Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language is offered by the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies in the College of Sciences and Humanities at Kent State University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in American Sign Language. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Communications Coordinator
  • Content Writer
  • Editor
  • Research Assistant
  • Community Engagement Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Minimum 120 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Intermediate American Sign Language I
  • Advanced American Sign Language: Narrative and Storytelling
  • Sociolinguistics of the Deaf Community
  • Politics of Culture
  • Foreign Languages and Culture Studies.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school or secondary school completion (diploma and transcripts; college transcripts if any); essay of 500 words minimum; immunisation history and tuberculosis status; unexpired passport; bank statement of 25
  • 970 USD (F-1)
  • No minimum grade published; open admission

Accepted academic background

High school or secondary school completion (diploma and transcripts; college/university transcripts if any); essay of 500 words minimum; immunisation history and tuberculosis status; unexpired passport; bank statement of 25,970 USD (F-1)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines (Spring overseas Nov 15
  2. Fall overseas Jun 15). Apply online at peralta. edu/international/apply for one Peralta college (BCC); pay the 50 USD application fee. Submit high school or college transcripts
  3. 500-word essay
  4. immunisation and TB record
  5. passport and bank statement of 25
  6. 970 USD. Submit TOEFL
  7. IELTS or Duolingo scores
  8. or Peralta placement. Receive admission and I-20 from the Peralta Office of International Education. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20 and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,570 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBerkeley City College (main campus)
Faculty or schoolLanguages, Stories, and Ideas
DepartmentAmerican Sign Language
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.