Course Description
ASL at Work takes students who have no knowledge of Sign Language to the point where
they can function comfortably in a wide variety of situations in the Deaf community.
Cultural information taught throughout this class will allow you to interact with
the Deaf community in a way that is respectful and aware.
Everyday communication is the centerpiece of every lesson. Topics revolve around sharing
information about our environment and us. Grammar is introduced in context, with an
emphasis on developing question and answering skills.
The student workbook is rich in colorful pictures, signed vocabulary, expansion of
classroom instruction, Deaf history and culture, and exercises led by Deaf models
on two video DVDs that are included with your workbook.
Important Information
In addition to the course fee, you are required to purchase:
Zinza, J. (2006). Master ASL level one. Burtonsville, MD: Sign Media - Available at www.signmedia.com. The Level One package is what is required for the course(s). Cost is $119 for all
three items. This package includes:
- Hardback Textbook: Master ASL Level One
- Paperback Resource Book: Master ASL, Fingerspelling
- DVD: this companion DVD is used with the units in the textbook
ISBN-10: 1-881133-20-6 (textbook)
ISBN-13: 978-1-881133-20-9
Course Fee - $120
Meet Your Instructor
Lana L. Cromeenes
Dr. Lana L. Cromeenes' experience and exposure to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
and culture began 45 years ago with her grandmother, who worked at the School for
the Deaf in Morganton, N.C. Throughout college, Dr. Cromeenes was a member of a local
church with a deaf congregation and enjoyed working with the ministry leaders, attending
Deaf Camp, leading worship, and socialization. Dr. Cromeenes began as an elementary
classroom teacher; her bilingual status (English and ASL), afforded her the opportunity
to provide sign support to students that wore hearing aids, cochlear implants, and/or
displayed autistic characteristics. As the years passed, her involvement with the
deaf and hard-of-hearing continued to develop. Currently, she interprets, teaches
college level courses, and voice interprets as needed at community events. Dr. Cromeenes
is a graduate of Gallaudet University (GU), a university established for deaf and
hard of hearing individuals, in Washington, D.C., where she graduated with a Master
Level Certification in Educating Deaf with Disabilities and has her PhD in Educational
Leadership with a research focus on American Sign Language (ASL), Deaf culture, and
Deaf studies.
Registration and Fees
| Dates / Sessions |
Times |
Fees |
ASL for Beginners, Part I - Classroom
08/18/2025 - 09/29/2025
Mondays
6 Sessions
Register Online
Notes: Course orientation information will be emailed approximately one week before the course
starts. |
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
$120.00 |
ASL for Beginners, Part I - Classroom
01/26/2026 - 03/02/2026
Mondays
6 Sessions
Register Online
Notes: Course orientation information will be emailed approximately one week before
the course starts. |
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
$120.00 |
ASL for Beginners, Part I - Classroom
03/16/2026 - 04/27/2026
Mondays
6 Sessions
Register Online
Notes: Course orientation information will be emailed approximately one week before
the course starts. |
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
$120.00 |
ASL for Beginners, Part I - Classroom
07/27/2026 - 08/31/2026
Mondays
6 Sessions
Register Online
Notes: Course orientation information will be emailed approximately one week before
the course starts. |
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
$120.00 |
Registration and Payment Notes
We accept online payment via electronic check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express through MarketPlace,
a secure electronic environment that simplifies business transactions with the university.
Follow the MarketPlace prompts to complete payment. Your transaction is only complete
when you receive an order number, which is your receipt of payment. Your seat is not
guaranteed until payment is received and you receive an order number.
Once you have paid and are enrolled, you'll be emailed location and parking information for face-to-face programs or online
instructions about one week before the program begins.