American Sign Language Advising Information

Please follow the steps outlined below to enroll in Signed Language courses.

General enrollment information applies to all students taking ASL courses - from those enrolling in the foundational courses to prepare for interpreting certification, to majors in other areas (whether on a degree path or not), to the public person seeking to take courses as personal development.

Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) students must first contact the LAS Advising Center for further requirements and to obtain approval for the foreign language exemption and/or the Minor in Signed Languages.

Students with a background in ASL may request Credit by Exams for some courses - see information under ASL Courses section below.

Need help? Let us know!

If you have a question that isn't answered on this webpage, then you may submit your inquiry to program coordinator Wilson Baldridge at wilson.baldridge@wichita.edu

Getting started in Signed Language courses

While WSU does not have a certificate in Signed Languages, we do offer a minor, as well as the foundational courses necessary for those planning to obtain interpreter certification, if that is a goal. We offer various in-person, online and hybrid options- see Schedule of Courses link in Step 2.

Enrollment Steps

Step 1: Enroll at WSU.

- Contact WSU Undergraduate Admissions. Their number is 316-978-3085.
- They will be able to assist you with registration, fee payment, etc. if needed.

Step 2: Most students may enroll in ASL I (CSD 270) with no special intervention, just admission to the university.
High school guest students: please contact UG Admissions / college advisor first for further information before attempting to register for a class.

- Choose a section of ASL I from the WSU Schedule of Courses.
  Signed language courses are listed under CSD. For this example, in "Subject" field enter: CSD. Then in "Course number" field enter: 270.
- Course schedules are available for viewing at the timeframes below.
  - Summer/Fall: early March
  - Spring: early October
- Registration typically opens around the first week of April for Summer/Fall semesters and by mid-November for Spring semester.
  See WSU Academic calendars

Step 3: Once enrolled, follow the same curriculum as CSD Minor in Signed Languages sequence.

- LAS students: If you are requesting ASL as an exception for the Foreign Languages Requirement, make sure to contact LAS Advising for their additional requirements: 316-978-3700 or email LAS.Advisor@wichita.edu

Additional information on ASL course sequence:

Students do not have to be on a degree path to enroll in ASL courses; it is possible to take just one or a few classes for personal development. However, as stated previously, the sections fill up very quickly and can only be taken for college credit. They are not available as "audit" courses, so students must be accepted to WSU and pay all university and course related fees.

It is helpful to review the course descriptions before enrolling each semester. Visit the Minor in Signed Languages page and click on the underlined course numbers for that information.

Most upper-level courses require successful completion of CSD 370 as a prerequisite (grade of C, 2.000 points/credit hour, or better). Then students may start adding elective options.
490D and 520: Both require 370 as a pre-req. 520 can be concurrent with 370, so contact csd@wichita.edu to request an override in that situation.
518: Students can take 270 concurrently with it, but some (guest students, etc.) may need to request an override in that situation.
740C: Students should successfully complete 370 before enrolling. Those who have only taken 270 should not expect to do well in this graduate-level course unless they have additional ASL background.

Helpful links and information

Tuition and Fees (Registrar)

WSU UG Admissions Tuition and Fees (includes cost calculator)