Guidebooks

A resource for Arts & Sciences students, the guidebook focuses on policies, the majors, experiential education, the core curriculum and major requirements. Copies are available in the dean's office, or as PDFs, below.

American Sign Language
Department's Website

The American Sign Language (ASL) – English Interpreting major offers extensive exposure to the theory and practice of intercultural communication between Deaf and hearing people through which students may prepare to become American Sign Language – English Interpreters.

The curriculum represents an integrated bilingual, bicultural orientation to the Deaf community and the field of interpreting, and provides a firm foundation in language, linguistics, culture and interpreting. This foundation coupled with the liberal arts education, enables students to integrate their skills knowingly and creatively within the varied situations and diverse subject matter encountered in this profession. The program has three major areas of emphasis:

• acquisition of ASL and an understanding of the Deaf community;

• the interpreting process;

• a liberal arts education