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College of Education & Human Development Educational Psychology American Sign Language

Educational Psychology - ASL Office
240 Vocational and Technical Education Building - 1954 Buford Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55108 - Tel: 612-624-1274 TTY - Fax: 612-624-1275

American Sign Language

Student signing

American Sign Language is a natural, visual, non-spoken language used by Deaf people in North America. ASL has its own distinct grammatical structure and unique vocabulary. The shape, movement, and location of the hands, facial expressions and body are used to communicate. ASL is not based on English.

Answers to commonly asked questions

ASL courses and class schedules

Special education degree and licensure programs
This field of study offers masters of education and licensure programs that allow for a focus in deaf and hard of hearing

Academic and professional staff
 

Students signing

Deaf resources

Community resources

 

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