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Please refer to ourÌýASL & Deaf Studies Minor webpage for the current list of required courses and electives.

No. ASL 1 and ASL 2 are prerequisites for the minor and do not count toward the minor requirements. Students must complete ASL 1 and ASL 2, or demonstrate the appropriate proficiency through a placement exam, before beginning the required ASL courses for the minor.

Talk with your academic advisor about adding the ASL & Deaf Studies Minor or fill out the Arts & Sciences Change of Major/Minor Form found at the bottom of the webpage, "Any Undergraduate Student Wanting to Add/Drop/Change an Arts & Sciences Minor."

It depends on where you are in the ASL course sequence and how much time you have remaining before graduation. Students who have already completed ASL 1 and ASL 2 may have more flexibility in completing the minor as a junior or senior.

We recommend contacting the ASL Program Director to discuss your current ASL level, remaining requirements, and whether you can complete the minor before graduation.

Planning ahead is important because some courses have prerequisites.

• ASL Literature: Students must successfully complete ASL 4 before enrolling.
• ASL Media: ASL 1 is required before enrolling.
• Deaf Studies courses: No ASL prerequisite is required.

The ASL Program is also developing additional courses in areas such asÌýDeaf History, ASL Linguistics, and Global Deaf Communities: Advocacy & Policies. Prerequisites for these future courses have not yet been finalized.

Because course offerings and prerequisites may vary, students are encouraged to plan early and contact the ASL Program Director for assistance with developing a course plan.

No. Completing the ASL & Deaf Studies Minor doesÌýnot qualify or certify you to work as an ASL interpreter. Interpreter preparation requires specialized education, training, and professional qualifications beyond this minor.

The ASL & Deaf Studies Minor develops students’ ASL skills while expanding their understanding of Deaf communities, culture, experiences, and perspectives. It can be especially valuable for students who plan to work alongside, serve, advocate with, or interact with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in their future professions.

Yes! If you have previous ASL experience, you may be eligible to take an ASL placement exam to determine the best course for your current skill level.

Please contactÌýAudra McCorkle-Geng, ASL Program Director, for information about the placement process.

Audra McCorkle-GengÌý

audra.mccorkle@colorado.eduÌý

Yes, ASL coursework from another institution may transfer to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ. However, we highly recommend contacting the ASL Program Director to complete a placement exam before enrolling in your next ASL course.

ASL curricula, teaching approaches, and course sequencing can vary between institutions. The placement process helps ensure that you enroll in the course that best matches your current ASL skills and prepares you for success in the program.

If you are on the waitlist, remain on the waitlist and monitor your enrollment status. You are also welcome to contact the instructor, particularly if ASL is important to your academic or career goals—for example, if you are pursuing the ASL & Deaf Studies Minor, planning to work with Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, or studying in a related field such as Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

Instructors make the final decision on whether they can accommodate additional students based on classroom capacity, course format, and other factors. Contacting the instructor doesÌýnot guarantee enrollment, but it can help them understand your interest in the course.

Yes! Students interested in ASL and connecting with others are encouraged to join the ASL Club. You do not have to be an ASL & Deaf Studies Minor to be interested in participating nor do you need to already know sign language to join - this is exactly what the space is for. For people to connect with other signers without being enrolled in current classes, while still staying involved with the community.Ìý

Signing without voicing is preferred, though it’s not strictly required. Students who don’t know enough signs yet are also encouraged to use their phones to type to each other - or paper and pen if a phone isn’t available - similar to how you might communicate if you met another Deaf person out in the community.

For current information about meetings, events, and how to get involved, please contact River M. Frank, the faculty advisor, atÌýriver.frank@colorado.edu; they will get you connected to the ASL Club and the current leadership team.

Yes. ASL tutoring is available to support students who want additional practice and help with their ASL skills. The Anderson Language and Technology Center, also known as ALTEC, offers Language Tutoring for Undergraduate Students. You can also contact Pamela Macias atÌýpamela.macias@colorado.edu for additional information.

For questions about ASL placement, course sequencing, or the ASL & Deaf Studies Minor, please contact:

Audra McCorkle-Geng
ASL Program DirectorÌý
audra.mccorkle@colorado.edu