Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

American Sign Language Education AA, ASL Studies Option Program Map


The ASL Studies option at Tulsa Community College gives students an opportunity to acquire an understanding of the Deaf community as a part of human diversity and acquire American Sign Language skills. The courses are designed to emphasize the acquisition of American Sign Language and knowledge with appreciation of Deaf culture and the language. This option complements upper division course work related to ASL teaching, ASL research and ASL linguistics at a four-year university. For More Information Contact: School of Liberal Arts & Communication Southeast Campus: (918) 595-7694

Total Credit Hours: 15


Milestones


  • ASL I to IV courses’ lab work requires 12 hours outside of class time.
  • Students in ASLE 1363 and ASLE 1413 must pass the courses with a “C” or better.
  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Download MS Office from MyTCC.
  • Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
  • Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Total Credit Hours: 15


Milestones


  • ASL I to IV courses’ lab work requires 12 hours outside of class time.
  • Students in ASLE 1373 must pass the course with a “C” or better.
  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
  • Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
  • Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Total Credit Hours: 14


Milestones


  • ASL I to IV courses’ lab work requires 12 hours outside of class time.
  • Students in ASLE 2414 must pass the course with a “C” or better.
  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
  • Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
  • Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Total Credit Hours: 16


Milestones


  • ASL I to IV courses’ lab work requires 12 hours outside of class time.
  • Students in ASLE 2524 must pass the course with a “C” or better.
  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.

Total Credit Hours: 60


Transfer Information


This degree transfers to several universities. It is strongly encouraged to work with the ASLE Program’s faculty team to discuss the options on several universities that may fit your career goals with the ASL Studies AA degree to the BA/BS degree.You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.

Oklahoma State University (OSU)
TCC A.A. American Sign Language, ASL Studies Option to OSU B.A. American Sign Language 2023-2024  
TCC AA ASL Studies to OSU BA American Sign Language 2022-2023  

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO)
TCC AA ASL Studies to USAO BS Deaf Education 2022-2023