Minor in American Sign Language

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The Minor in American Sign Language recognizes students’ completion of 18 s.h. in American Sign Language (ASL). In addition to advancing their overall linguistic and communicative competence in ASL, students develop an understanding of diverse Deaf populations, greater empathy for the struggles and barriers that a Deaf individual encounters on a daily basis, and an attitude of inclusivity toward local and global Deaf communities.

Program Requirements

Required Courses

ASL 01101 - Elementary American Sign Language I Credits: 3
ASL 01102 - Elementary American Sign Language II Credits: 3
ASL 01201 - Intermediate American Sign Language I Credits: 3
ASL 01211 - Intermediate American Sign Language II Credits: 3
ASL 01301 - American Sign Language Literature Credits: 3
ASL 01320 - Deaf Culture and Communities Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program: 18 s.h.

Students with existing proficiency in ASL should contact the Program Mentor for a placement interview. It is possible for students to earn credits for the courses that they skip via the Authorization for Credit by Examination process and these credits are counted in fulfillment of minor requirements. Contact the Program Mentor for more details about this option. All courses must be passed with a letter grade of “C-” or better and no courses may be taken P/NC.

Program Mentor
Melissa Rivera Screven
Oak Hall North, Room 204
856.256.4500 x53232
screven@rowan.edu

Advisor
Harold Thompson
thompsonh@rowan.edu