ASL and Deaf Studies

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Broadway

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Overview

This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	The full-time ASL & Deaf Studies Certificate Program is 8 months in length. This program may also be taken part-time. Students have 3 years to complete the program.
Hours	Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Delivery	Class-based
Campus	Broadway
Start Dates	Sep

Admission Requirement

American Sign Language Level 1 – SIGN 1000 or SIGN 1020 or equivalent with a minimum grade of ‘B-‘.
English 12 with C or equivalent, or English Language Proficiency at an English 12 level.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Some previous exposure to the Deaf Community and sensitivity to Deaf issues is an asset.
Ability to maintain prolonged eye contact can impact ability to receive and understand ASL
Good manual dexterity.

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee	$36
Tuition	$5,444
Student union	$145
College initiative	$157
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$218
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental	$285	Provided by Student Union
U-Pass	$469	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$6,798

Books & Supplies

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Application Process

Do you want to apply to this program?

Go to EducationPlanner BC to submit your application.

For full-time studies, select the "ASL and Deaf Studies (Certificate)" program
For introductory courses (SIGN 1010, SIGN 1020, SIGN 2010, SIGN 2020, SIGN 3000), select the "ASL and Deaf Studies (Individual Courses)" program

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