The minor in American Sign Language (ASL) offers students a unique opportunity to explore the rich language and culture of the Deaf community. Through a combination of language acquisition and practical application, students will gain proficiency in ASL while developing an appreciation for Deaf history, identity, and communication.
Whether pursuing careers in education, healthcare, social services, or simply seeking to broaden their horizons, a minor in American Sign Language equips students with
valuable linguistic and cultural competencies.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Language Courses | ||
| AMSL 101 | Beginning American Sign Language I | 3 |
| AMSL 102 | Beginning American Sign Language II | 3 |
| AMSL 201 | Intermediate American Sign Language I | 3 |
| AMSL 202 | Intermediate American Sign Language II | 3 |
| Advanced Language Elective | ||
| AMSL 301 | American Sign Language Discourse | 3 |
| or AMSL 302 | American Sign Language Literature and Poetry | |
| Linguistics Elective | ||
| LNGN 350 | Linguistics of American Sign Language and Other Signed Languages | 3 |
| or LNGN 351 | Gesture, Sign, and Speech: The Multi-Modality of Communication | |
| Elective | ||
| Complete 1 course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| American Sign Language Discourse | ||
| American Sign Language Literature and Poetry | ||
| Introduction to Disability Studies, Rights, and Culture | ||
| Fields of Communication Sciences and Disorders | ||
| Linguistics of American Sign Language and Other Signed Languages | ||
| Gesture, Sign, and Speech: The Multi-Modality of Communication | ||
| Special Topics in Linguistics 2 | ||
| Independent Study 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
- 1
AMSL 301, AMSL 302, LNGN 350 and LNGN 351 can only be used as an elective if not chosen as the Advanced Language Elective or Linguistics Elective.
- 2
Required advisor approval.