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Courses are designed to develop vocabulary and communication ability. While all students will gain foundational knowledge in ASL, some may decide to continue on to complete the BA in ASL/English Interpreting and others who select a different major may also find value in the ability to communicate in ASL in a variety of other career options. This degree is also designed to better facilitate transfer students completing an Associates degree elsewhere to know what content is required at this level so they can move seamlessly into our BA program. |\n| --- |\n| Admission Requirements\u003Cbr>Students can begin taking the required courses for the AA in American Sign Language in one of two ways:\u003Cbr>1. By beginning with any of the lower division courses (ASL 1010, 1020, 2010, or 2020--the first class depends on a student's background in ASL) . Students who begin with 1020, 2010, or 2020 may receive vertical credits for the lower classes, if needed, according to policy. ASL 1500 and ASL 2000 are not eligible for vertical credits.\u003Cbr>2. By taking the courses in sequence. |\n\nProgram Curriculum  \n60 credits  \nUtah Tech General Education Requirements  \nAll Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.  \nGeneral Education Core Requirements ([https://catalog.utahtech.edu/programs/generaleducation/\\#gerequirementstext](https://catalog.utahtech.edu/programs/generaleducation/#gerequirementstext))  \nCode Title Hours  \nEnglish 3-7  \nMathematics 3-5  \nAmerican Institutions 3-6  \nLife Sciences 3-10  \nPhysical Sciences 3-5  \nFine Arts 3  \nLiterature/Humanities 3  \nSocial & Behavioral Sciences 3  \nCode Title Hours  \nAssociate of Arts: Foreign Language Requirement 3-8  \nComplete one of the following:  \n-Complete 8 credits numbered 1000 or above in a single foreign language, through earned credit (grade C or higher), credit by examination, or vertical credit from the courses listed on the GE Foreign Language Requirement page 1  \n-Complete a 1020 or higher foreign language course listed below (grade C or higher)  \n- Receive 8 FLATS exam credits for FLAT 1000  \n- Receive 8 transfer credits GEFL 1000 (grade C or higher) in a language not currently taught at Utah Tech  \nAvailable only to students who are nonnative English speakers, complete one of the following:  \n-Complete 8 credits of ESL courses listed below (grade B or higher)  \nASL Program Requirements  \nCode Title Hours  \nASL 1010 Beginning American Sign Language I (ALCI) 4  \n\n| ASL 1020 | \u003Cbr>Beginning American Sign Language II (FL, ALCI) | 4 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| ASL 1500 | Exploring Deaf Culture Through Film | 3 |\n| ASL 2010 | \u003Cbr>Intermediate American Sign Language I (ALCI) | 4 |\n| ASL 2300 | Introduction to Interpreting | 3 |\n| ASL 2020 | \u003Cbr>Intermediate American Sign Language II (ALCI) | 4 |\n| Electives |  |  |\n| Complete courses in | ENGL, COMM, THEA, or approved elective credits | 9 |\n| Total Hours |  | 31 |\n\nGraduation Requirements  \n1. Complete a minimum of 60 college-level credits (1000 and above) .  \n2. Complete the Utah Tech General Education requirements.  \n3. Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.  \n4. Grade B or higher in each Core Discipline and Emphasis course.","cbCaiuV8TYlwazG5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuV8TYlwazG5","pdf",49487,"English","# Program Description\n# Admission Requirements\n# Program Curriculum\n## Utah Tech General Education Requirements\n## ASL Program Requirements\n# Graduation Requirements","[{\"question\":\"How can students start the AA in American Sign Language program?\",\"answer\":\"Students may begin with specific lower-division courses (ASL 1010, 1020, 2010, or 2020, depending on ASL background) or take the courses in sequence. 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