The goal of the ASL Studies minor is to prepare students to communicate directly in ASL in their area of focused service and advocacy.  They are not interpreters, but are highly bilingual and can communicate their own spontaneous thoughts in ASL. Examples of careers where bilingual skills are invaluable include: child development, education, vocational rehabilitation, social work, legal, mental health, medical, recreation, non-profit organizations, tourism, and hospitality, etc.

A grade of “C” or higher is required in each course while maintaining a 2.75 GPA or higher in the minor.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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 305	ASL Comprehension and Fluency I
ASL 325	Historical & Current Perspectives of Deaf Ways of Being
ASL 380	Special Topics in Deaf Studies:___
ASL 385	Independent Work in Deaf Studies
ASL 425	Deaf Literature
ITP 215	Professional Issues in Interpreting
SED 337	Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Total Hours		18