American Sign Language

Explore the UConn American Sign Language website for departmental information. Course descriptions below correspond to the UConn undergraduate directory of courses.

ASLN 1102: Elementary American Sign Language II

Four credits ($200). Offered Full-year only.

Continued development of basic knowledge and understanding of conversational ASL.

Eligibility Guidelines: At least one year of high school ASL, or instructor’s consent, is required.

Instructor Certification Requirements

The minimum degree requirement for instructors wishing to teach UConn Early College Experience ASL Courses can be met through the following options. Preferred applicants will have a master’s degree in ASL education or relevant graduate coursework in a closely related field.

Option 1: A master’s degree in ASL Education; or

Option 2: A related BA/BS degree and hold a CT teaching certification endorsed for either #057 and #024; or

Option: 3: A master’s degree in education with a sufficiently strong ASL background as demonstrated by a passing score of 3+ or higher on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI).

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