The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is proud to offer a Bachelor of Arts program in American Sign Language.
Welcome to American Sign Language
WSU's interdisciplinary and comprehensive Bachelor of Arts, now housed in the Modern & Classical Languages & Literatures (MCLL) department, can assist students in gaining an in-depth understanding of the linguistics and culture of ASL and the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, while providing a strong foundation for careers in the arenas of ASL interpreting, advocacy, social work, education, health care, criminal justice, human resources and counseling and more.
The program offers three tracks of study — language structure, deaf culture and interpreting — allowing students to tailor their experience to meet their career goals.
General Advising Information
Please follow the steps outlined below to enroll in American Sign Language courses.
General enrollment information applies to all students taking ASL courses - from those enrolling in the foundational courses to prepare for interpreting certification, to majors in other areas (whether on a degree path or not), to the public person seeking to take courses as personal development.
Getting started in American Sign Language courses
Building upon the ASL foundation courses, Wichita State offers a minor and a bachelors degree. Three specific tracks comprise the latter: Structure of Language / Language and Culture in Context / Interpreting Methods. Prepare for a career in languages and linguistics, audiology, criminal justice, education, psychology and more! With regard to format, MCLL offers various options: traditional classroom instruction and hybrid.
Additional information on ASL course sequence:
Students do not have to be on a path toward the minor or Bachelor to enroll in ASL courses; it is possible to take just one or a few classes for personal development. ASL classes are available as "audit" courses only if, 1.) students are accepted to WSU and pay all university and course related fees; 2.) if the individual enrolls as a senior auditor.
- Most upper-level courses require successful completion of ASL 204 as a prerequisite (grade of C, 2.000 points/credit hour, or better). Then students may start adding elective options.
- MCLL 520: requires ASL 204 as a pre-req. 520 can be concurrent with 204, but would require an override.
- MCLL 518: Students can take ASL 104/CSD 270 concurrently with it, but some (guest students, etc.) may need to request an override in that situation.
Helpful links and information
- Admissions
- How to register for classes
- Tuition and Fees
- WSU UG Admissions Tuition and Fees (includes cost calculator)