ASL Courses at RIT and NTID - Program Descriptions

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Program - Evening ASL

Program Purpose

Provide two-credit introductory courses for people who are not pursuing an ASL minor or immersion

For Credit?

Yes

Eligibility

Anyone may take these courses.

Placement Interview Required?

No

Courses

ASLC 211 Introduction to ASL and Deaf Culture I
ASLC 212 Introduction to ASL and Deaf Culture II

To view course descriptions, view
https://campus.ps.rit.edu/psc/RITXCPRD/EMPLOYEE/SA/c/COMMUNITY_ACCESS.SSS_BROWSE_CATLG.GBL
and search for ASLC courses.

Course Schedule

ASLC 211 is offered in Fall
ASLC 212 is offered in Spring

If you are not a matriculated student, visit https://tigercenter.rit.edu/tigerCenterSearch/#/search to view the course schedule.

Register

Matriculated students may register at https://www.rit.edu/infocenter/.

If you are not enrolled in an RIT degree program, download the Non-Degree Enrollment form and send it to the Registrar. To view the contact information for the Registrar, visit https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/registrar/student-registration.

Contact

Leisa Boling, ASL Program Director
leisa.boling@rit.edu

Program - FSSL ASL

Faculty/Staff ASL Program

Website

https://www.rit.edu/ntid/nslarc/fssl

Program Purpose

Provide RIT/NTID employees ASL skills for use in teaching Deaf students and/or communicating with Deaf faculty, staff, and students

For Credit?

No

Eligibility

RIT and NTID faculty and staff

Placement Interview Required?

Faculty and staff who do not know any ASL register for ASL I. Those who know some ASL must meet course prerequisites or go through a placement interview to determine which course is appropriate for their level.

Contact

Stephanie Fernandez, Staff Assistant
sxfnod@rit.edu

Program - INTP

NTID B.S. Program in ASL-English Interpretation

Website

https://www.rit.edu/ntid/study/asl-english-interpretation-bs

Program Purpose

Prepare graduates for entry-level work in ASL-English interpretation

For Credit?

Yes

Eligibility

Students who are matriculated in the B.S. program in ASL-English Interpretation

Placement Interview Required?

Yes

Curriculum, Course Descriptions, and Schedule

https://www.rit.edu/ntid/study/asl-english-interpretation-bs#curriculum

Register

Matriculated students register at https://www.rit.edu/infocenter/.

Contact

If you are interested in applying for the interpreting major, please contact the NTID Admission office: ntidadmissions@ntid.rit.edu

Current RIT students interested in changing their major to ASL-English Interpretation should contact the Program Director:

Daniel Maffia, BS ASL-English Interpretation Program Director
dvmdis@ntid.rit.edu

Program - MLAS ASL

RIT College of Liberal Arts Modern Languages & Cultures ASL Courses

Website

ASL Immersion:
https://www.rit.edu/liberalarts/study/american-sign-language-and-deaf-cultural-studies-immersion

ASL Minor:
https://www.rit.edu/programs/minors/american-sign-language-and-deaf-cultural-studies

Program Purpose

Provide ASL instruction to those interested in learning another language

For Credit?

Yes

Eligibility

RIT deaf and hearing students

Placement Interview Required?

Yes, you are required to take the ASL Placement Interview.

Courses

MLAS 201 Beginning ASL I
MLAS 202 Beginning ASL II
MLAS 301 Intermediate ASL I
MLAS 302 Intermediate ASL II
MLAS 351 Linguistics of ASL
MLAS 401 Advanced ASL I
MLAS 402 Advanced ASL II

To view a list of courses, visit:
https://www.rit.edu/programs/minors/american-sign-language-and-deaf-cultural-studies.

To view course descriptions, visit
https://campus.ps.rit.edu/psc/RITXCPRD/EMPLOYEE/SA/c/COMMUNITY_ACCESS.SSS_BROWSE_CATLG.GBL and search for MLAS courses.

Course Schedule

Courses are offered, fall, spring, and summer.

If you are not a matriculated student, visit https://tigercenter.rit.edu/tigerCenterSearch/#/search to view the course schedule.

Register

Matriculated students register at
https://www.rit.edu/infocenter/.

If you are not enrolled in an RIT degree program, download the Non-Degree Enrollment form and send it to the Registrar. To view the contact information for the Registrar, visit https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/registrar/student-registration.

Contact

Elayne Fife-Collier, College of Liberal Arts ASL Coordinator
efcnss@rit.edu

Program - NASL

NTID ASL Program

Program Purpose

Many deaf and hard-of-hearing students have had little or no opportunity for formal ASL study. The NTID ASL program provides instruction for deaf students who don’t know ASL, as well as for students who use ASL regularly and want to expand their knowledge of ASL.

For Credit?

Yes

Eligibility
NTID AOS and AAS Students

Students who know little or no ASL should take NASL 190.

Students who are already ASL users and want to expand their knowledge of ASL grammar should take NASL 275 Structure of ASL.

NTID-Supported BS Students

Students who know little or no ASL should take NASL 190.

Students who are already ASL users and want to expand their knowledge of ASL grammar should take NASL 275 Structure of ASL or MLAS 351 Linguistics of ASL.

After taking NASL190, BS students who wish to continue studying ASL may take MLAS 202 Beginning ASL II.

Placement Interview Required?

Yes, you are required to take the ASL Placement Interview.

To request an interview, visit: ASL Placement Test Request Form

Courses

NASL 180 New Signers Program (NSP)
NASL 190 NTID ASL I
NASL 200 NTID ASL II
NASL 210 NTID ASL III
NASL 275 Structure of ASL
NASL 280 Strategies for Teaching Basic ASL

To view course descriptions, visit
https://campus.ps.rit.edu/psc/RITXCPRD/EMPLOYEE/SA/c/COMMUNITY_ACCESS.SSS_BROWSE_CATLG.GBL
and search for NASL courses.

Course Schedule

NASL 180 is offered in Summer
NASL 190 is offered in Fall and Spring
NASL 200 is offered in Fall and Spring
NASL 275 is offered in Fall and Spring
NASL 280 is offered in Spring

Register

Enrolled students register at https://www.rit.edu/infocenter/.

Contact

Marguerite Carrillo, NTID NASL Program Director
mfcnss@rit.edu

Program - NSP

NTID New Signers Program

Website

http://www.rit.edu/ntid/nsp

Program Purpose

This pre-orientation program helps newly accepted deaf and hard-of-hearing students learn basic sign skills so they will be able to communicate more effectively with members of the RIT community who use ASL

For Credit?

Yes

Eligibility

Deaf and hard-of-hearing AOS, AAS, and BS students

Placement Interview Required?

No

Course Schedule

This course meets prior to fall new student orientation.

To view the schedule, visit https://www.rit.edu/ntid/nsp#program-schedule

Register

To apply, visit: https://www.rit.edu/ntid/nsp#application-form

Contact

Marguerite Carrillo
mfcnss@rit.edu
585-286-4559

Program - Other Signed Languages

NTID offers courses in signed languages from other countries

Program Purpose

Provide students who already possess ASL skills with instruction in signed languages from other countries

For Credit?

Yes

Eligibility

Deaf and hearing NTID and RIT students who already possess ASL skills

Placement Interview Required?

No

Courses

NASL 230 Beginning Mexican Sign Language

To view course descriptions, visit
https://campus.ps.rit.edu/psc/RITXCPRD/EMPLOYEE/SA/c/COMMUNITY_ACCESS.SSS_BROWSE_CATLG.GBL
and search for NASL courses.

Course Schedule

Fall:  Beginning Mexican Sign Language

Register

Matriculated students register at https://www.rit.edu/infocenter/.

Contact

Marguerite Carrillo, NTID NASL Program Director
mfcnss@rit.edu

Program - Provost Intensive ASL

Provost Summer Intensive American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Experience

This program is coordinated through the Department of American Sign Language and Training Education (ASLTE). The aim of this program is to enhance interactions among D/deaf and hearing members of our RIT Community. Sixteen RIT faculty/staff (who are not employed within the College of NTID and who represent the various academic and non-academic areas of RIT) are selected to participate in this intensive two-week program during the month of June.

The focus of this program is to develop basic American Sign Language skills, receive an introduction to Deaf Culture, and to be introduced to the dynamics of d/Deaf and hearing interactions. This course is intended for those with minimal or no ASL skills and no knowledge of Deaf Culture.

Contact

Stephanie Fernandez, Staff Assistant
sxfnod@rit.edu