American Sign Language
Do you like to talk with your hands? Do you like to work one-on-one? Do you like to help people? Learn American Sign Language (ASL) and lend your voice to the Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Interested in this program?
Why should I choose this program?
ASL at HFC is an interactive, hands-on program, of special interest to visual learners. HFC offers ASL classes for learners of all abilities, providing you with communicative opportunities in and beyond the classroom to bridge the gaps between the hearing and deaf cultures. Take an ASL class or two, or earn a Deaf Studies certificate.
What skills will I learn and improve?

- Concentration and focus
- Cultural sensitivity
- Dexterity
- Interpersonal interactions
- Communication
What are my career opportunities?

Median Salary: $51,830 or $24.92 per hour
As an interpreter, you'll have the option to work in many different settings including:
- Educational Services
- Performing Arts
- Public Administration
- Government Services
- Social Assistance
- Administrative and Support Services
- Health Careers
Program features and benefits

31% job growth
There is a projected job growth from 2014–2024 for American Sign Language interpreters.
Transfer opportunities
Transfer to Siena Heights University, Madonna University, and more!
Join the ASL Club
At HFC, you will find the ASL club for students who share a common interest in learning, participating, and cultivating language.
Testimonials and Endorsements
Faculty
Name | Credentials | Phone | |
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Jennifer Stewart World Languages - FT Faculty |
M.S., Saint Joseph's University | jestewart1@hfcc.edu | 313-845-6481 |