The minor in American Sign Language will help students develop practical conversational skills and gain theoretical and experiential awareness of deaf culture and community. The American Sign Language minor is designed to provide students with a quality undergraduate preparation that will enhance their careers in a variety of fields.
- Students who complete the ASLG minor will gain a biblical understanding of the roles of the Christian and of the church with regard to the Great Commission and the Deaf-world.
- Students will be globally minded and informed of what many (including the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention) consider “the largest unreached people group on the planet.”
- Students who successfully complete the program will be functionally, conversationally competent in the use of ASLG and academically informed of its linguistic and cultural foundations.
- Students will be prepared to advance in graduate education and professional training for numerous fields of public service, including interpreting for the deaf, education, health services, counseling and mental health, law enforcement and Christian ministry.
( Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASLG1150-A Blair, Daniel |
09/08/2026 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | |
| ASLG1150-D Blair, Daniel |
09/08/2026 | TTh | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | |
| ASLG1150-C Blair, Daniel |
09/08/2026 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| ASLG1150-B Blair, Daniel |
09/08/2026 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| ASLG1150-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| ASLG1150-D STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | |
| ASLG1150-C STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| ASLG1150-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM |
Prerequisite: ASLG1150 ( Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASLG1250-B Rock, Charles John |
09/08/2026 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | |
| ASLG1250-A Blair, Daniel |
09/08/2026 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| ASLG1250-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| ASLG1250-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM |
Prerequisite: ASLG1250 ( Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASLG2150-A Lee, Yoon K. |
09/08/2026 | TTh | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Prerequisite: ASLG2150 ( Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASLG2250-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM |
Complete at least four of the following courses:
Prerequisite: ASLG2150 ( Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASLG3000-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | Th | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
( Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASLG3070-A Blair, Daniel |
09/08/2026 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM |
( Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASLG3080-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM |
( Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASLG3150-A Thompson, Niel C. |
09/08/2026 | M | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
This course offers a comparative analysis of linguistic properties and tendencies of American Sign Language and English. General topics of study include an overview of the historical evolution of sign languages, leading into contemporary thought on phonology, morphology and syntax of ASL. Students will also explore regional and dialectical linguistic variations that occur within sub-communities such as Black, Hispanic and Asian Deaf communities. Prerequisite: ASLG2250 or Permission of the Program Director (3 Units)
To be an effective interpreter for the Deaf one needs high levels of skill in the languages being interpreted as well as knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of interpreters. This course introduces the theoretical foundations, ethical considerations, and technical skills necessary to equip students to be proficient interpreters, preparing students to move on to more advanced skills. Students also participate in a field experience, such as attending a theater performance to observe ASL interpreting. Prerequisite: ASLG2150 or Permission of the Program Director (3 Units)
The Deaf Studies Practicum is a three-unit, supervised course that provides field experience for students that correlates with their educational and vocational objectives. The site and schedule of learning activities are to be chosen and assigned in consultation with the department chair or program director. The course includes practical experience at the practicum site(s) over the course of the semester as well as meeting during their scheduled class time; class activities will include professional development activities and reflection, as well as preparation for the practicum travel experience. Students should anticipate approx. 100 hours of commitment. Prerequisite: Permission of the Program Director and/or Department Chair. (3 units). Pass/Fail. May be repeated for up to 6-units of credit. (3 Units)
The Domestic Travel Deaf Studies Practicum is a three-unit, supervised course that provides field experience for students that correlates with their educational and vocational objectives. The course includes practical experience at the practicum site(s) over the course of the semester as well as meeting during their scheduled class time; class activities will include professional development activities and reflection, as well as preparation for the practicum travel experience. Students should anticipate approx. 100 hours of commitment. This practicum provides an opportunity to travel domestically; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a domestic ASL-rich environment. The course is taught in ASL. Prerequisite: Permission of the Program Director and/or Department Chair. (3 units). Pass/Fail. May be repeated for up to 6-units of credit. (3 Units)
( Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASLG4900G-A Blair, Daniel |
09/08/2026 | MW | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM |