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Program Description
The American Sign Language (ASL) minor offers students the opportunity to acquire proficiency in ASL and gain a deeper understanding of Deaf culture, communication, and history. This program provides both linguistic and cultural knowledge, equipping students with the skills to engage with the Deaf community in a variety of personal, professional, and educational settings.
Through a combination of language courses, cultural experiences, and studies in Deaf culture, students will develop a strong foundation in ASL focusing on conversational fluency and grammar in both expressive and receptive communication. The minor also explores the social, historical, and political dimensions of Deaf culture, allowing students to appreciate the complexities and diversity of the Deaf community.
An ASL minor is valuable for students pursuing careers in fields such as education, social services, healthcare, business, linguistics, and communication. The skills gained in this program can enhance personal interactions and expand professional opportunities, promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Program Requirements
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Requirements for the Minor | 18 |
Requirements for the Minor
A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor, as specified by Senate Policy 59-10. In addition, at least six credits of the minor must be unique from the prescribed courses required by a student's major(s).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| CSD 218 | American Sign Language I | 3 |
| CSD 269 | Deaf Culture  | 3 |
| CSD 318 | American Sign Language II | 3 |
| CSD 418 | American Sign Language III | 3 |
| CSD 428 | American Sign Language IV | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Preventing Hearing Loss | ||
| Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders | ||
| Introduction to Audiology | ||
| Supporting Communication Through The Performing Arts | ||
Academic Advising
The objectives of the university's academic advising program are to help advisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote their intellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage of both in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that they become self-directed learners and decision makers.
Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee's unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources.
READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY
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Contact
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
308 Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-865-3584
csdinfo@psu.edu