American Sign Language (ASL) Studies, Minor

The minor in American Sign Language teaches communication competency in a visual language. Students become knowledgeable about aspects of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. For careers working with the public, this minor is beneficial for understanding and communicating with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. This minor does not prepare students to interpret, nor fulfill the pre-admission and admission process for the ASL and English Interpretation Program.
A grade of “C” or higher is required in each course while maintaining a 2.75 GPA or higher in the minor.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
ASL 201 | American Sign Language III | 3 |
ASL 202 | American Sign Language IV | 3 |
ASL 301 | American Sign Language V | 3 |
ASL 302 | American Sign Language VI | 3 |
ASL 225 | Introduction to Deaf Studies | 3 |
Electives | ||
Choose from three hours of the following: | 3 | |
ASL Comprehension and Fluency I | ||
Historical & Current Perspectives of Deaf Ways of Being | ||
Special Topics in Deaf Studies:___ | ||
Independent Work in Deaf Studies | ||
Deaf Literature | ||
Prof. Issues in Interpreting | ||
Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | ||
Total Hours | 18 |