Communication

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Communication

American Sign Language

Academic Units Online1 year

American Sign Language

Overview

American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most widely used language in America. ASL is a visual-gestural-kinesthetic language used by members of the deaf community in North America and in varying degrees in many other locations. ASL is not based on spoken English. It has its own grammar, idioms, historical contexts and cultural nuances.

Through these courses, you can develop the necessary communication skills to interact with people who are deaf. Upon completion of these two courses, participants will be able to:

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American Sign Language Courses

DEAF 051 American Sign Language 1 (DEAF 051)

4.0 Academic Credits
Fall, Spring

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Second Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Bachelor's Bachelor's DegreeSacramento16 months

Second Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders

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This bachelor’s degree program can serve as a launching pad for a career in Communication Sciences and Disorders and delivers broad general education including courses in communication and language, anatomy and physiology, and health services for children and adults.

Note: This program was previously known as the Second Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology. The name changed in 2016.

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Communication Sciences and Disorders Courses

Registration in CSAD2B courses is open to admitted CSAD2B students only.

Learn more about CSAD courses in the university catalog.

Article March 26, 2025

Sacramento State Faculty Senate Awards CSAD2B Professor for Outstanding Teaching

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On Thursday, Feb. 27, Laura Gaeta, Ph.D., was one of several faculty members recognized during the 2024-25 Outstanding Faculty Awards for Teaching by the Sacramento State Faculty Senate.

Article March 17, 2025

Groundbreaking Research on Long COVID at Sacramento State

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The lingering effects of COVID-19, often referred to as Long COVID, continue to challenge researchers and healthcare professionals worldwide as we hit five years since the pandemic started.

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Modern Greek Language

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Modern Greek Language

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The Modern Greek Language program provides you with a unique ability to experience study-abroad instruction, but from home! Elementary Modern Greek levels 1 and 2 (GREK 6A and 6B) are offered fully online and taught by university faculty in Athens, Greece. Through these courses, you can develop the foundational skills in speaking, reading, and understanding the Modern Greek language. These courses are offered through a partnership with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. 

Article July 16, 2025

The Modern Greek Language Program ‘met all my expectations and more’
As the program hits the one year anniversary, students reflect on what they learned over the past year.

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In the summer of 2024, Sac State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE) formed a partnership with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), offering Sac State students and Sacramento community members the opportunity to learn Greek taught by faculty in Athens, Greece.

Article August 22, 2024

Students Can Learn Modern Greek Through New International Partnership

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“For decades, it has been difficult for high school and college students to enroll in modern Greek language classes. Typically, they exist in specialized charter schools or in a small number of universities across the country,” says Dr. Katerina Lagos, Professor of History and Director of the Angelo K. Tsakopoulos Hellenic Studies Center. 

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