College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies
www.kent.edu/mcls

About This Program

The American Sign Language minor provides students with opportunities to develop foundational receptive and expressive skills in American sign language, and introduces students to the study of Deaf culture.

Contact Information

• mcls@kent.edu | 330-672-2150
• Speak with an Advisor

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

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Prerequisites may be satisfied with demonstrated language proficiency.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
• Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Note

• Some courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies are offered on a rotating basis, and course availability may change at any time. Please see the program coordinator or your academic advisor for course planning.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Engage in casual conversations with other speakers of American sign language and engage in some formal conversations.
2. Use foundational knowledge of American sign language and Deaf culture to continue learning independently.