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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Students who complete the Certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) will have the opportunity to develop fluency in ASL and learn about Deaf culture . The certificate is intended for students who want to learn how to communicate using ASL for more than just common everyday conversation with Deaf and/or Hard-of-Hearing individuals . Earning the certificate supports students that wish to transition into an Interpreter Training Program and pursue a career in becoming a professional interpreter . It also provides job opportunities for those students that don’t intend to become an interpreter, but wish to work with Deaf and/or Hard-of-Hearing individuals within a work-place setting . Students who complete the certificate may have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings such as: education (pre- school through college), medical, human service, legal, and performance arts . The Certificate in American Sign Language may be completed in one year . This program may also benefit students who are enrolled in related programs that include but are LAKE REGION STATE COLLEGE not limited to; Early Childhood Education, Speech and Language Pathology, Law Enforcement, Psychology, and Practical Nursing . Located just one block from the North Dakota School for the Deaf (NDSD/RCDHH), Lake Region State College is ideally situated to offer the certificate program . Students have opportunities to participate in a sign language environment on campus at NDSD/ RCDHH and t