Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

American Sign Language Studies, Minor (307)

Program Requirements (21 hours)

The minor in American Sign Language Studies requires a minimum of 21 hours.  Students will learn communication competency in a visual language and gain a better understanding of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture. This minor builds a solid foundation of ASL language and skills but does not lead to interpreter or Deaf Education certification. 

Required Courses
ASL 101American Sign Language I3
ASL 102American Sign Language II3
ASL 201American Sign Language III3
ASL 301American Sign Language IV3
ASL 401Fingerspelling3
ASL 403Deaf Culture and History3
Elective
Select one of the following:3
American Sign Language Classifiers
ASL Specialized Vocabulary
ASL Professional Ethics and Issues
Total Hours21