ASL Interpreting B.A.

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Progression Requirements - ASL Interpreting B.A.

Any student who receives a grade of “D+” or lower in two or more USF Communication Sciences and Disorders courses will be required to pursue major reselection.  Note: Students may use grade forgiveness to improve GPA, but all “D+” or lower grades will count towards the maximum allowed total “D+” or lower grades in the major whether grade forgiven or not.

Required Courses: (72 credit hours)

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - ASL Interpreting B.A. (17 credit hours)

Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program. 

Transfer students should complete the State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of the common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program. 

Unless stated otherwise, a grade of B- is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses. 

• ASL X140C Basic American Sign Language - 4 credit hours
• ASL X150C Intermediate American Sign Language - 4 credit hours
• ASL X160 OR ASL X160C American Sign Language III - 3-4 credit hours
• ASL X201 OR ASL X200 OR ASL X220 American Sign Language IV - 3-4 credit hours
• ASL X301 Structure of Sign Language OR ASL X300 Linguistics of ASL - 3 credit hours

NOTE: USF accepts ASL X160C and ASL X220C as alternatives for their respective ASL X160 and ASL X220 courses.

FOR ALL MAJORS: Students are strongly encouraged to select required lower division electives that will enhance their general education coursework and that will support their intended baccalaureate degree program. Students should consult with an academic advisor in their major degree area.

State Mathematics Pathway – ASL Interpreting B.A. (6 Credit Hours)

The ASL Interpreting B.A. uses the Mathematical Thinking in Context Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:

• MGF 1130 - Mathematical Thinking Credit(s): 3
• MGF 1131 - Mathematical Thinking in Context Credit(s): 3

• OR Any additional math course necessary for the degree

Major Core Courses: 17 courses; 49 credit hours

• ASL 3202 - American Sign Language V Credit(s): 3
• ASL 3324 - ASL Narratives - Analysis Comprehension and Fluency Credit(s): 3
• ASL 3514 - Deaf Culture Credit(s): 3
• INT 3004 - Introduction to the Interpreting Profession Credit(s): 3
• INT 3110 - Language and Cognitive Processing Skills in English Credit(s): 1
• INT 3112 - Translation - ASL and English Credit(s): 3
• INT 3205 - Introduction and Application of the Interpreting Process Credit(s): 3
• INT 3481 - Specialized Terminology I Credit(s): 3
• INT 3484 - Specialized Terminology II Credit(s): 3
• INT 4111 - Interpreting I - ASL to English Credit(s): 3
• INT 4190 - Application of Ethics in Interpreting Settings Credit(s): 3
• INT 4206 - Interpreting I - English to ASL Credit(s): 3
• INT 4208 - Interpreting II - English to ASL Credit(s): 3
• INT 4211 - Transliterating Credit(s): 3
• INT 4235 - Interpreting II - ASL to English Credit(s): 3
• INT 4947 - Interpreting Practicum Credit(s): 3
• SPA 3470 - Culture and Diversity in CSD Credit(s): 3

Additional Information - ASL Interpreting B.A.

Research Opportunities - ASL Interpreting B.A.

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR) is able to assist with further inquiries.

Advising Information - ASL Interpreting B.A.

For questions related to advising, please contact our advisor at ASLAdvise@usf.edu.

Plans of Study - ASL Interpreting B.A.

•  ASL Interpreting B.A. - 2 Year Plan of Study  
•  ASL Interpreting B.A. - 4 Year Plan of Study