The minor in American Sign Language (ASL) is appropriate for students who desire training in ASL to communicate with individuals in the Deaf community. The minor consists of a minimum of 18 credits of study. Students are encouraged to consult with a departmental advisor and review course descriptions prior to selecting and registering for class.
Tri-Cities Area ASL Representative: (423) 224-2357
Working with patients in Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, and Kentucky
- ASL Minor Requirements
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ASLS 1010 - Beginning American Sign Language I (3 credits)
ASLS 1020 - Beginning American Sign Language II (3 credits)
ASLS 2010 - Second-Year American Sign Language I (3 credits)
ASLS 2020 - Second-Year American American Sign Language II (3 credits)
ASLS 3010 - Introduction to Deaf Culture (3 credits)
ASLS 3020 - Linguistic Perspectives on ASL (3 credits)
ASLS 3030 - American Sign Language: Fingerspelling and Numbers (3 credits)
ASLS 3040 - Third-Year American Sign Language (3 credits)
A detailed description of each of the courses can be found within the ASL minor catalog.