The B.A. in American Sign Language allows students to pursue one of two tracks: American Sign Language Literature and Deaf Cultural Studies or Interpreting American Sign Language and English. ASL 1101-104 are prerequisites and the credits do not count towards the major.
Required Courses (15 credits):
ASLN 3305, 3306W; ASLN/LING 3800; LING 2850, 3850.
American Sign Language Literature and Deaf Cultural Studies Track
Students must complete a minimum of nine credits, of which, a minimum of six credits must be from group A. All nine credits may be satisfied from Group A.
Group A: ASLN 3266, 3360, 3650; ASLN/WGSS 3254.
Group B: ASLN 3290, 3292, 3295, 3298, 3299.
Interpreting American Sign Language and English Track
Students must complete all of the courses in Group A (12 credits) with an additional three credits from Group B.
Group A: ASLN 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800.
Group B: ASLN 3290, 3292, 3295, 3298, 3299.
Note: ASLN 3293 or EDCI 4088 may count toward group B in either track with advisor approval.
A minor in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies is described in the “Minors” section.