American Sign Language

Major

Since we offer only a limited sequence of courses, no major or minor in ASL is currently available at the University.

Language Requirement

Students who successfully complete ASL 2020 may use ASL for their foreign language requirement.

Additional Information

For more information, consult the program website or contact Christopher Krentz, Director of the ASL Program, at ck9m@Virginia.edu.

Course Descriptions

• ASL 1010 - Elementary American Sign Language I Credits: 4
• ASL 1020 - Elementary American Sign Language II Credits: 4
• ASL 2010 - Intermediate American Sign Language I Credits: 3
• ASL 2020 - Intermediate American Sign Language II Credits: 3
• ASL 2300 - Women and Gender In The Deaf World Credits: 3
• ASL 2450 - Deaf People, Society, and the Law Credits: 3
• ASL 3010 - Conversational ASL Credits: 3
• ASL 3081 - History of the American Deaf Community Credits: 3
• ASL 4112 - Psychology and Deaf People Credits: 3
• ASL 4115 - Multiculturalism in the Deaf Community Credits: 3
• ASL 4750 - Topics in Deaf Studies Credits: 3
• ASL 4810 - Deafness in Literature and Film Credits: 3