American Sign Lang Interpreting Minor
Description
The ASL Interpreting minor is an undergraduate, in-person minor. The minor includes three 4-credit courses and a 3-credit practicum totaling 15 hours of undergraduate-level coursework. Courses are offered in fall/spring/summer semesters. The courses in the minor will prepare students to become qualified interpreters for the Deaf. Learners can complete the minor in 20-24 months.
Admissions Requirements
The applicant will have completed AMSL 1110 Intensive Elem American Sign Language and AMSL 2110 Intensive Interme American Sign Language (12 hours of prerequisites) or have commensurate skills determined by a level II on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) given by course instructors.
Course Requirements
The ASL Interpreting minor consists of the following courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AMSL 3110 | Advanced American Sign Language | 4 |
| AMSL 4000 | American Sign Language Interpreting I | 4 |
| AMSL 4001 | American Sign Language Interpreting II | 4 |
| AMSL 4002 | American Sign Language Interpreting Prac | 3 |
| or CSCD 3590 | Manual Communication | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Other Academic Requirements
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for courses counted toward the minor. No course may be repeated more than once, and no more than two courses may be repeated and applied toward the minor. In instances of repeated courses, the second grade will be used to determine eligibility to graduate. The time limit for completing the AMSL minor is two years.
Admissions Requirements
The applicant will have completed AMSL 1110 Intensive Elem American Sign Language and AMSL 2110 Intensive Interme American Sign Language (12 hours of prerequisites) or have commensurate skills determined by a level II on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) given by course instructors.