Learn a new language — a visual language!
With our new minor, you'll learn American Sign Language and information about Deaf Culture. The shape, placement, and movement of the hands, as well as facial expressions and body movements, all play vital parts in conveying information through ASL. When you graduate from the UA and enter the work world, you'll be able to communicate with deaf co-workers, customers, and friends. Not only that, knowing ASL looks great on your résumé, and it's fun!
More information can be found here: https://www.coe.arizona.edu/dps/american-sign-language-minor
The American Sign Language minor consists of 18 credit hours total.
Core coursework:
SERP 431a: American Sign Language III (4 units)
SERP 431b: American Sign Language IV (4 units)
Electives (select 10 units of the following):
SERP 444a: ASL Discourse Processes: Intensive ASL (6 units)
SERP 499**: Independent Study (1-4 units)
SERP 499H**: Honors Independent Study (3 units)
SERP 493**: Internship (1-12 units)
SERP 433a*: Introduction to the Structure of ASL (3 units)
SERP 433b*: Languages and Cultures of Deaf Communities (3 units)
SERP 433c*: Special Topics in Deaf Studies (3 units)
SERP 433d*: ASL Literature and Film (3 units)
* These courses are taught in a rotating sequence once every two years. At least three units must be from SERP 433a, 433B, 433C or 433D.
**A maximum of 6 units of house numbered 499, 499H and 493 may count towards this requirement.
ASL minor coursework may double dip with the Deaf Studies BSE if the ASL minor is on a second degree.
SERP 370a and SERP 370b (American Sign Language I and II) or placement are pre-requisites to SERP 431a and SERP 431b, and pre-requisites to declaring this minor.
The minor advisor in the College of Education is the only one who can declare the minor. The student must email or meet with the minor advisor as listed above.
Additional Information
Please note: Choosing this minor does not guarantee enrollment into any of the above courses. Some courses may be restricted to Deaf Studies majors during priority registration.