American Sign Language

ASLD Department:

Director/Advisor: Barbara LeMaster

Program/Advising Office: LAB 317
Video Phone: (562) 985-1449
Voice Telephone:  (562) 985-2725

Fax:(562) 985-7610
Website: http://cla.csulb.edu/programs/asld/

Faculty: Barbara LeMaster, Wanette Reynolds

Administrative Coordinator and Lead Interpreter: Catherine Calen

College: College of Liberal Arts 

Courses:  ASLD 

Career Possibilities

• Interpreter • Researcher • Teacher • Professor • Linguist • Peace Corps Worker • Lawyer • Philologist • Translator • Writer • Editor • Consultant (Some of these, and other careers, require additional education or experience. For more information, see www.careers.csulb.edu.) Various entry-level positions in business and industry are available for graduates regardless of academic discipline.

Introduction

The department offers an undergraduate major in ASL Linguistics and Deaf Cultures (ASLD), a BA Option in ASL-English Interpreting, and a minor in ASL and Deaf Cultures. 

Students desiring general information should contact the department office. Advisors are available for individual appointments during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Programs

• American Sign Language Linguistics and Deaf Culture, ASL - English Interpreting Option, B.A.
• American Sign Language Linguistics and Deaf Culture, B.A.

• American Sign Language (ASL) and American Deaf Culture Minor