ASL/DS with Teacher Licensure, B.A.
The
Major in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies with Teacher Licensure is designed for students planning careers as teachers of American Sign Language and Deaf Studies and related disciplines at the 6-12 level.
The Major in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies for Teacher Licensure requires 38 hours in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies and related courses and 36 hours in educator preparation courses. Candidates seeking the 6-12 endorsement will complete clinical experiences in grades 9-12. The major in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies for Teacher Licensure is not open to students majoring in American Sign Language - English Interpreting or other American Sign Language majors.
Required courses include
Major and Major-Related Courses
| ASL 107 | History and Culture of the American Deaf Community | 3 |
| ASL 111 | Fingerspelling, Numbers, and Classifiers | 2 |
| ASL 203 | American Sign Language III | 3 |
| ASL 204 | American Sign Language IV | 3 |
| ASL 305 | American Sign Language V | 3 |
| ASL 331 | Introduction to Linguistics of ASL | 3 |
| ASL 335 | American Sign Language Literature: Exploring Visual Storytelling | 3 |
| ASL 336 | Introduction to Deaf Studies | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 26 |
Choose 1 of the following:
| PSY 211 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY 218 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Choose 3 of the following courses:
| ASL 149 | Selected Topics in American Sign Language | 1-4 |
| ASL 249 | Selected Topics in American Sign Language | 1-4 |
| ASL 349 | Selected Topics in American Sign Language | 1-4 |
| ASL 337 | Internship | 3 |
| PSY 221 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 224 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 232 | Child Trauma and Resilience | 3 |
| PSY 324 | Child Poverty and Inequality | 3 |
| PSY 331 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 336 | Community Psychology and Social Justice | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Educator Preparation Courses
| EDU 202 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDU 299 | Contemporary and Professional Issues in Education | 1 |
| EDU 300 | Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU 301 | Models of Classroom Management & Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 312 | Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 321 | Disciplinary Literacy Methods | 3 |
| EDU 333 | Applied Pedagogy | 3 |
| EDU 351 | Senior Study I | 3 |
| EDU 352 | Senior Study II: Professional Seminar | 3 |
| EDU 403 | Clinical Practice for PK12/Secondary (10) | 10 |
| EDU 411 | Educational Assessment & Evaluation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |