ASL Courses
Learn American Sign Language
Start Your ASL Journey
Our American Sign Language (ASL) courses help you build conversational fluency and deepen your understanding of Deaf culture. Whether you’re learning for school, work, or personal growth, ASL courses can help you reach your goals.
You can:
- Earn modern language credit that transfers to other colleges and universities.
- Prepare for a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language–English Interpretation.
- Strengthen your professional skills if you work as a teacher of the Deaf, paraprofessional, or in a related role.
- Learn ASL for personal enrichment and connect more deeply with the Deaf community.
Language of Instruction
ASL courses are taught by qualified Deaf faculty who use ASL as their primary language.
Explore our ASL courses
Who Can Take ASL Courses?
ASL courses are open to anyone interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL)
- UNC students: ASL courses can fulfill Liberal Arts Curriculum requirements. ASL 201 and ASL 202 also count toward the U.S. Multicultural Studies category.
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Visiting students: Take ASL courses for personal interest, professional development, or to complete requirements at another college or university.
A teacher communicates using American Sign Language, connecting with a student in conversation
Which ASL Course Is Right for Me?
ASL I–IV are sequential courses. Complete them one at a time and in order. Your placement depends on your prior ASL experience.
| Experience Level | Recommended Action |
|---|---|
| New to ASL | Take ASL I |
| College-level ASL | Take the next course in the sequence |
| High School ASL | Schedule an ASL Screening |
| Life Experience | Schedule an ASL Screening |
ASL Screening:
- Determines the appropriate course based on your fluency
- Recommended if your last college-level ASL course was more than one year ago
- Conducted online, cost: $25
- Retroactive credit may be available
Register For ASL
- Check UNC’s Schedule of Classes to find on-campus and online ASL classes. Copy the Course Reference Number (CRN).
- Find your Registration Date
- Register through URSA
- Complete the Registrar’s requirements for visiting students.
You will need the Registrar’s confirmation email before proceeding. - Activate your Student AccountActivation instructions
Skip next step if you are registering for ASL 1.
- Email Sherry.Schriver@unco.edu
Include your name, UNC Bear number, the CRN of the ASL class (II, III, or IV) you are registering for, and your unofficial college transcript showing your previous ASL courses. You will need a response email before proceeding. - No college transcript? Email Kate to schedule your ASL Screening – kate.beilmann@unco.edu
- Register through URSA
Course Delivery & Cost
On-Campus ASL Courses
- Traditional learning environment
- Synchronous classroom meetings
- Offered on UNC’s Greeley campus
On-Campus Tuition Rates
- Variable rate based on in- and out-of-state residency
- Visit Tuition & Fees for tuition costs
Online ASL Courses
- Non-traditional learning environment
- Asynchronous through Canvas
- Offered through Extended Campus
Online Tuition Rates
- Set rate no matter your residency
- Visit Extended Campus for tuition costs (click on the class you are interested in)
The curriculum for both on-campus and online courses are the same; the delivery method is different.
Additional ASL Course Fee:
Modern language courses, including American Sign Language, typically include a language lab fee to cover costs of the language lab during the class. For many spoken language labs this covers the cost of software and/or equipment. Based on research and a pilot project the ASL faculty determined that students learn ASL best through authentic communication with native users of ASL. Therefore, the course fee covers the costs associated with hiring language specialists who interact in real-time using authentic and native language with ASL students.