Build Your Skills At a Glance
Build Connections
Small class sizes allow you to build strong relationships with your instructors and classmates.
Helpful Communication
ASL skills are useful for communicating in any career.
Versatile Courses
Build new skills while earning elective requirements.
Break Communication Barriers in Your Workplace
Break communication barriers and open doors in your career. Missouri recognizes American Sign Language as a foreign language. Earning an ASL certificate is valuable on its own, and can also create a foundation for further study in fields like:
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Sign language interpreting
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Audiology
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Speech pathology
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Psychology
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Counseling
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Social work
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Deaf education
Even if you don’t plan to work in these fields, ASL can still be for you! Courses can count toward your general or humanities electives, while also giving you tools to support accessibility and inclusion in any career.
Program Information
Explore our accreditation information, find program contacts and learn more about how to apply to Ozarks Tech.
General Admissions to Ozarks Tech
Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.
Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.
At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.
We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.
OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more on OTC Accreditation.
Program Outcomes
Dr. Kimberly Berry
Department Chair, Communications and World Languages Department Chair
417-447-8227
Find Your Community
Getting involved is a great way to build connections and find your community on campus. With a variety of clubs and organizations and campus events it’s easy to find your people.
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Course Information
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American Sign Language Certificate
Certificate: 30 Hours
Location: Springfield Campus
The American Sign Language (ASL) Certificate Program provides students with a deeper understanding of ASL, fostering proficiency in both expressive and receptive skills. The program prepares students across disciplines with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with and interact professionally with users of the language. This program allows students to gain knowledge and skills to better prepare them for interactions in professional career settings and provide vital language skills for evolving work environments.
Students will learn the fundamentals of ASL, receptive and expressive skills, societal competence, conversational skills, and technical vocabulary necessary for working with and interacting with users of the language. Career fields served by this program include early childhood, special education, mental health, gerontology, behavioral health support, business, fine arts, deaf studies, and allied health.
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Notices & Disclaimers
*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.
**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.