What Is a Microcredential?

Refresh your skills, prove your relevancy to prospective employers, or make a career change! 

With the ever-evolving job market, working professionals need to retain a competitive advantage. Buffalo State microcredentials are specialized areas of study that  can be completed in much shorter time spans than traditional degree and certificate programs.

Sign Language Class

American Sign Language (ASL) Microcredential

The Exceptional Education Department is offering a microcredential in American Sign Language to Buffalo State undergraduate and graduate students.

  • Valuable transcript addition
  • Marketable skills
  • Grab attention of employers and graduate schools

Courses

  • ASL101 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

    J-Term 2027: Online Asynchronous Instruction
    Spring 2027: In-person Instruction 
    Summer 2027: Online Asynchronous Instruction
    Fall 2027: In-person Instruction
     

  • ASL 201 INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

    Spring 2027: In-person Instruction
    Fall 2027: In-person Instruction
     

  • ASL 301 ADVANCED AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

    Fall 2027 and Fall 2028: In-person Instruction 
     

  • ASL 330 DEAF CULTURE IN AMERICA

    Spring 2027 and Spring 2028: In-person Instruction
     

  • EXE 324 SIGN LANGUAGE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

    Summer 2027: Online Synchronous Instruction

 

  • ASL 501 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
  • ASL 502 INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
  • ASL 503 ADVANCED SIGN LANGUAGE
  • ASL 530 DEAF CULTURE IN AMERICA
  • EXE 524 SIGN LANGUAGE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Notes

  • Microcredential notation is attached to transcript and on Degree Works once all five courses are completed.
  • The courses in this microcredential may or may not be eligible for financial aid. Please consult with the Financial Aid Office.
  • Students can combine classes at the undergraduate and graduate level to complete the microcredential.