American Sign Language - Minor

The American Sign Language minor provides students with opportunities to develop foundational receptive and expressive skills in American sign language, and introduces students to the study of Deaf culture.

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Program Information for American Sign Language - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Engage in casual conversations with other speakers of American sign language and engage in some formal conversations.
  2. Use foundational knowledge of American sign language and Deaf culture to continue learning independently.

Admissions for American Sign Language - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Prerequisite Requirements 1
ASL 19201
ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
ASL 19202
ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II
Minor Requirements
ASL 29201INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 3
ASL 29202INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II 3
ASL 39201ADVANCED AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 3
ASL 39202ADVANCED AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II 3
American Sign Language (ASL) Upper-Division Elective (40000 level only)3
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
ASL 19401
EXPLORATION OF DEAF CULTURE
ASL 29212
APPLIED AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE GRAMMAR
ASL 29213
FINGERSPELLING, NUMBERS AND DEPICTION
SPED 43306
FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH HEARING LOSS
SPED 43307
LISTENING, LANGUAGE AND PHONEMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING LOSS
Any American Sign Language (ASL) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21
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Prerequisites may be satisfied with demonstrated language proficiency.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Note

  • Some courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies are offered on a rotating basis, and course availability may change at any time. Please see the program coordinator or your academic advisor for course planning.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
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