ASL Minor

• Minor Courses (& ASL Screening)

  The ASL Minor is for UNC students with a UNC declared major.

  The ASL Minor Requirements range from 18-24 credits and consists of language and elective courses.

  ASL Courses

  ASL 101: American Sign Language I

  ASL 102: American Sign Language II

  ASL 201: American Sign Language III

  ASL 202: American Sign Language IV

  INTR 101: American Sign Language V

  INTR 102: American Sign Language VI

  
  ASL I-VI are sequential courses.
  Complete ASL courses one at a time and in order.

  Elective Courses

  INTR 312: Intercultural Communication

  ASL 310: Deaf Culture & Community

  EDSE 550: Foundations of Deaf Education

  
  Electives can be completed in any order after ASL IV.
  You can take them simultaneously with ASL V and ASL VI.
  EDSE 550 is a graduate course; registration requires approval.

  To earn the ASL Minor, you must complete at least ASL IV, V, & VI and six credits of electives. You can start the minor anywhere between ASL I to ASL III.

  Starting at ASL I

  

  Complete minor in 6 semesters

  Starting at ASL IV

  

  Complete minor in 3 semesters

  Your placement in the ASL sequence depends on your background.

  New to ASL
  
  Take ASL I
  (24 credits)

  ASL @ College Level
  
  Take Next ASL Course
  (18-24 credits)

  ASL @ High School Level
  
  Schedule ASL Screening
  (18-24 credits)

  Life Experience
  
  Schedule ASL Screening
  (18-24 credits)

  The ASL Screening will place you in the appropriate ASL course given your communication fluency. The ASL Screening is also recommended if your college level ASL course(s) were more than one (1) year ago.

  Email Kate to schedule your ASL Screening
  kate.beilmann@unco.edu

  ASL Screening is conducted online & cost $25
  Retro-credit may be available

• Declare the ASL Minor

  As an incoming UNC student, you will declare the ASL Minor as part of the admissions process.

  As a UNC student

  1. Discuss the ASL Minor with your major advisor
     
     Declaring the ASL Minor may change your catalog year which could potentially change the requirements of your major.
     
     
  2. Major advisor submits major/minor changes through OnBase.
     
     Your registration PIN will be assigned by your major advisor.

  The ASL Minor advisor is Kate Beilmann.

• Course Delivery & Cost

  The courses for the ASL Minor are offered on-campus and online to fit your learning and financial needs.

  Check UNC's Schedule of Classes to find on-campus and online language and elective courses.

  

  On-Campus Courses

  • Traditional learning environment
  • Synchronous classroom meetings
  • Offered on UNC's Greeley campus

  

  On-Campus Tuition Rates

  • Variable rate based on in- and out-of-state residency
  • Visit Admissions for tuition costs

  

  Online Courses

  • Non-traditional learning environment
  • Asynchronous through Canvas
  • Offered through Extended Campus

  

  Online Tuition Rates

  • Set rate no matter your residency
  • Visit Extended Campus for tuition costs (click on the class you are interested in)

  The curriculum for both on-campus and online courses are the same; the delivery method is different.

  Additional ASL Course Fee: 

  Modern language courses, including American Sign Language, typically include a language lab fee to cover costs of the language lab during the class.  For many spoken language labs this covers the cost of software and/or equipment.  Based on research and a pilot project the ASL faculty determined that students learn ASL best through authentic communication with native users of ASL.  Therefore, the course fee covers the costs associated with hiring language specialists who interact in real-time using authentic and native language with ASL students.  

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• Grade Requirement

  You must get at least a 'B' grade in all courses within the ASL Minor. This includes previous ASL courses taken prior to declaring the minor. 

• Language of Instruction

   ASL courses are taught by qualified Deaf faculty who use ASL as their primary language.

  Two of the elective courses, Deaf Culture & Community (ASL 310) and Intercultural Communication (INTR 312), may be taught in ASL by Deaf faculty. Professional sign language interpreters may be employed to interpret course content into spoken English.

  The third elective course, Foundations of Deaf Education (EDSE 550), is taught in English.

  All courses within the ASL Minor are taught by qualified ASLIS and CEBS faculty who are engaged with the Deaf Community.