American Sign Language (ASL) Studies, Minor
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
| 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 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 | |