Because Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) majors will work with children and adults with hearing loss in their chosen fields, SLHS majors have priority acceptance into the ASL minor program. Additionally, priority acceptance to the program will be granted based on your class standing, projected graduation date, application/acceptance process scoring, and class size capacity.
ASL minor eligibility + application
To be considered for the ASL minor program, you must complete the application/acceptance process outlined below:
- Students must meet passing grade requirements (C-) for SPHS-A100 and SPHS-A150 (beginning language courses). Transfer students from other universities and students who test out of early levels in an ASL placement exam are exempt from this requirement.
- Submit a personal statement video submission in ASL.
- Written essay covering the following topics:
- Why are you interested in the ASL minor?
- How do you plan to utilize the ASL minor?
- What are your future professional/career goals?
- Describe and provide examples of your understanding of Deaf culture.
- What is your ASL education background?
- Provide two Letters of Reference from previous ASL instructors. Students who are unable to provide a letter of reference from previous ASL instructors must complete an interview with our ASL faculty for evaluation of ASL knowledge (i.e. ASL syntax) in addition to ASL skills necessary for a minor in ASL.
For detailed information about the options available in our minor program, consult your academic advisor or our undergraduate studies office.
Note: This minor does not lead to a certification or an endorsement for ASL teaching careers nor does it provide qualifications in ASL interpreting, Deaf education, any other related professional field.
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