Minor in American Sign Language (ASL) Studies

The goal of the ASL studies minor is to prepare students to communicate directly in ASL in their area of focused service and advocacy. Students become knowledgeable about aspects of the hard-of-hearing and Deaf community. 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. This minor does not prepare students to interpret, nor does it fulfill the admission requirements for the Interpreter Training Program.

A minimum of 18 credits are required for this minor.