Ontario College Certificate in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies

The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies certificate is a hybrid program open to both Deaf and non-deaf students. This program provides intensive training in American Sign Language (ASL) and English. The one-year American Sign Language and Deaf Studies (C114) certificate program will help you develop your skills in ASL. If you are considering the Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (ASL English) program, or if you want to combine ASL with another career, this program is highly recommended.
This program provides intensive preparation in:

American Sign Language (ASL) and English
an orientation to Deaf culture
current social issues affecting Deaf people
The curriculum combines opportunities to learn and practise ASL and hybrid learning about the structure and features of ASL.

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
grade 12 English (C or U)

IELTS - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band. TOEFL iBT - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band.