Why study American Sign Language at CCC

The American Sign Language program at Clovis Community College is fully equipped with new technology, software, and furnishings to support students' active visual learning. Our instructors are native to the American Sign Language from diverse learning experiences. They are trained to guide students to practice and develop skills required to learn the American Sign Language's rich content via online instruction or in-class instruction.

Our Philosophy

Learn American Sign Language. Explore our culture and community. Deepen your global knowledge.

The study of American Sign Language provides the learner an in-depth view of the Deaf culture and language that help the students transcend their own cultural boundaries. In an increasingly globalized environment, American Sign Language is the primary tool to learn about the social, historical, educational, and cultural aspects of the American Deaf. Clovis Community College places a strong emphasis on ASL as a language. Our curriculum focuses on the uniqueness of ASL as a language, Deaf Culture, Deaf History, and Deaf Education practices to meet the General Education requirement for a Bachelor's degree at UC and CSU universities and beyond.

Careers Opportunities

These are some of the numerous professions that regularly seek individuals in the field who are in high demand because their ASL proficiency enhance their professional profile:

• Medical Professional
• American Sign Language Interpreter
• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Social Worker
• Mental Health Provider
• Educator
  • Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
  • Teacher of ASL and Deaf studies, and Interpreting
  • Academic Advisor