American Sign Language Education (Grades 4-12) (IB/M)
Location
- Storrs Campus
Modality
- In Person
Requirements
Requirements
American Sign Language Education students must complete a subject area major in American Sign Language consisting of a minimum of 36 credits in courses at the 2000-level or above in the field of concentration. A minimum of 24 credits in American Sign Language and up to 12 related credits. Up to six credits in 1000-level courses may be included with prior consent of the faculty advisor.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Proficiency Development | ||
| Complete the following courses or equivalents: | ||
| ASLN 1101 | Elementary American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASLN 1102 | Elementary American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASLN 1103 | Intermediate American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASLN 1104 | Intermediate American Sign Language II | 4 |
| Literature | ||
| Complete at least nine credits of courses or equivalents: | ||
| ASLN 3254 | Women and Gender in the Deaf World | 3 |
| ASLN 3360 | Deaf Art and Artists | 3 |
| ASLN 3650 | Deaf Writers and American Sign Language Literature | 3 |
| Culture and Civilization | ||
| Select at least twelve credits of the following courses or equivalents: | 12 | |
| Variable Topics | ||
| Structure of American Sign Language | ||
| Women and Gender in the Deaf World | ||
| Introduction to Sociolinguistics of the Deaf Community | ||
| Cultural and Linguistic Variation in the Deaf Community | ||
| Total Credits | 37 | |
It is strongly recommended that students complete a maximum number of courses in their major language, proactively seek out multiple opportunities to develop control of ASL and pursue meaningful placement in an ASL rich environment at the earliest possible time.
Professional Education Requirements
American Sign Language Education majors must also complete the following Professional Education Requirements and the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 3100/3100W | Multicultural Education, Equity and Social Justice | 3 |
| EDCI 3215 | Teaching World Languages to the Elementary-Age Student: Seminar and Clinic | 3 |
| EDCI 4010 | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 2 |
| EDCI 4205W | Teaching World Languages to the Secondary-Age Student (7-12) | 3 |
| EDCI 4250 | Directed Student Teaching (nine credits) | 9 |
| EGEN 3100 | Seminar/Clinic: Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EGEN 4100 | Seminar/Clinic: Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| EGEN 4110 | Seminar/Clinic: Analysis of Teaching | 3 |
| EPSY 3010 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 3110 | Exceptionality | 2 |
| EPSY 3125 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| EPSY 4010 | Assessment of Learning | 2 |
| HIST 1501 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 1502 | U.S. History Since 1877 | |
| PSYC 1100 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Curriculum and Instruction (M.A.)
IBM Concentrations in Elementary Education or Secondary Education
Secondary Education includes:
- English Education
- World Languages Education (American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Latin/Classics, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish)
- History and Social Studies Education
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, or Physics)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EPSY 5195 | Workshop in Education | 2 |
| EDCI 5092 | Practicum | 3 |
| EDCI 5093 | Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| EDCI 5094 | Seminar | 3 |
| EDCI 5095 | Advanced Seminar | 3 |
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Diversity, Culture, and Music Education | ||
| Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition | ||
| Latinos and U.S. Education | ||
| Sheltered English Instruction for English Language Learners | ||
| Language Diversity and Literacy | ||
| Multicultural Education | ||
| Introduction to Critical Pedagogy | ||
| Educational Linguistics | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights I | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights II | ||
| EDLR 5015 | Teacher Leadership and Organizations | 3 |
| EPSY 5221 | Wise Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning Environments | 1 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
IBM Elective Required Courses
Nine credit hours aligned with content specialty selecting courses in EDCI, EDLR, and EPSY or Graduate Liberal Arts courses totaling nine credit hours.
Exam/Culminating Portfolio Requirement
Will be directed by the student’s advisor.