Prior Learning Credit in American Sign Language
A student wanting advancement placement in American Sign Language courses above ASL 101 must meet with a faculty member in the American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies (ASLIS) department for a placement screening. A student may receive prior learning credits, provided a grade of “B” (3.0) or higher is earned in the student’s first UNC course taken above ASL 101.
After receiving a grade of “B” or higher, students must petition the Office of the Registrar in order to be awarded the prior learning credits. Petition forms are available through the ASLIS office.
Prior Learning credit may be earned in American Sign Language courses as follows:
- The ASL 102 (ASL II) course earns 3 prior learning credits plus 3 course credits for a total of 6 credits.
- The ASL 201 (ASL III) course earns 6 prior learning credits plus 3 course credits for a total of 9 credits.
- The ASL 202 (ASL IV) course earns 9 prior learning credits plus 3 course credits for a total of 12 credits.
- The INTR 101 (ASL V) course earns 12 prior learning credits plus 3 course credits for a total of 15 credits.
- The INTR 102 (ASL VI) course earns 15 prior learning credits plus 3 course credits for a total of 18 credits.
- The INTR 103 (ASL for Interpreters I) course earns 18 prior learning credits plus 3 course credits for a total of 21 credits.
- The INTR 204 (ASL for Interpreters II) course earns 18 prior learning credits plus 3 course credits for a total of 24 credits.