ASL/Deaf Studies Minor

Program Requirements

• 12 hours of Language/Linguistics

• ASL 1101 - American Sign Language I (Prerequisite)*
• ASL 1102 - American Sign Language II (Prerequisite)*
• ASL 2211 - American Sign Language III
• ASL 2212 - American Sign Language IV
• ASL 3338 - Linguistics of American Sign Language

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• *American Sign Language courses (ASL I-V) may be waived through the department administered placement examination before beginning classes. Students who have taken American Sign Language courses elsewhere must take the placement examination before registering.

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• 12 hours of Culture

• ASL 2230 - Educational and Life Experiences of Deaf People
• ASL 3369 - American Deaf Culture

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• ASL 3339 - ASL Literature and Deaf Literature or
• ASL 3370 - International Perspectives on Sign Languages and Deaf Culture

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• Practicum (2 credits) (Prerequisite for practicum: a minimum score of 2.0 on the ASLPI.) Undergraduate students interested in doing a practicum, whether arranged through the Deaf Education office or on their own, must take the ASLPI (as a prerequisite to practicum) and score a minimum of 2.0 before any approval will be considered. If the practicum includes being a visiting student at Gallaudet University, then a score of 2.5 or better is needed.

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• A 2.5 or higher score on the ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) is required for completion of the minor.

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Total Program Hours: 26