Students must have completed  ASL 610D  and demonstrate Intermediate-Low to Intermediate-Mid proficiency following ACTFL speaking guidelines before applying to the minor. Candidates must apply for the ASL minor.

This certificate is designed to provide students with the foundational and practical knowledge and experience needed to meaningfully engage with deaf people across diverse settings.  Students will build a working knowledge of deaf culture, including American Sign Language (ASL), deaf cognition and learning, and applications in the design of digital environments. The final course in this sequence is a supervised internship/practicum experience at a host site that aligns with the specific degree program and future goals of the participants.