American Sign Language
Offered in partnership with Continuing Studies, the Certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) develops a conversational level of ASL and a knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the culture of the Deaf community. Please note this is a credit program.
Participants in the program gain an awareness of, and sensitivity to, linguistic and cultural diversity, enhancing their intercultural communicative and cultural competence.
Program requirements
Four required courses:
- ASL 100A: American Sign Language I
- ASL 100B: American Sign Language II
- ASL 200A: American Sign Language III
- ASL 200B: American Sign Language IV
Three elective courses chosen from:
- ASL 300A: American Sign Language V
- ASL 300B American Sign Language VI
- LING 345: Sign Language as Language
- LING 373: Second Language Acquisition
- LING 397: Issues in Cross-Cultural Communication
Many ASL courses have waitlists. Please review the ASL Program Waitlist Policy. For complete program details, visit the academic calendar.
UVic ASL Club
The UVic ASL Club hosts regular meet-ups where all conversations are held in ASL. All levels are welcome, from beginners to fluent signers.
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For information on admission requirements, refer to the Faculty of Humanities. Please note that, in order to obtain a bachelor’s degree, students must complete their degree requirements and faculty program requirements in addition to the requirements above. Please contact the program adviser for your bachelor's program for questions about the respective bachelor's degree requirements.