American Sign Language

Minor or Concentration

Overview

Students can choose between a minor (24 credits) in Deaf Studies or a concentration (18 credits) in American Sign Language to gain fundamental communication skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and basic knowledge of Deaf Culture. All courses are taken online.

Curriculum

Concentration in ASL – Required Courses

SL 125	American Sign Language I	3
SL 130	American Sign Language II	3
SL 145	American Sign Language III	3
SL 150	American Sign Language IV	3
SL 160	American Sign Language V	3
SL 140	Deaf Cultural Studies	3
Total		18

Minor in ASL – Required Courses

SL 125	American Sign Language I	3
SL 130	American Sign Language II	3
SL 145	American Sign Language III	3
SL 150	American Sign Language IV	3
SL 140	Deaf Cultural Studies	3
	Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Total	24

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Objectives

Exhibit practical expressive and receptive competency in American Sign Language.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of people who are deaf within the United States and internationally.
Apply cultural responsiveness, industry standards, ethics, and professionalism when working with clients/consumers.
Employ critical reflection and reflexivity in their professional practice.
Demonstrate effective application of theory and practice based on professional core and concentration in appropriate settings.
Satisfy professional benchmarks to pursue entry-level positions.
Engage in critical inquiry into the ideological construction of deaf people, sign language, interpreting, and access from a socio-cultural and human rights perspective.