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Apr 28, 2026
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2026-2027 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]
Linguistics: American Sign Language Concentration, BA
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Admissions: Open
Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120 (64 in core & major + 56 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. (FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018 Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Natural Sciences
- Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
- Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
- Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit )
Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP ,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GP As may be required.)
- Good academic standing
Degree Requirements
- 30 credits
- Minimum exit GPA: 2.5 in the major equivalent
- Minimum C grade (not C-) in courses
- Mandatory Advising
Credit Maximums
- 8 KRS activity
- 9 Directed Reading / Research
- 12 Practicum / Internship
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for Linguistics: American Sign Language Concentration, BA
- Admission: Open
- Min. major credits: 30
- Min. exit GPA: 2.5 in the major equivalent; Min. C grade (not C-) in major courses
Core Courses (15 credits)
Linguistics Elective Courses (6 credits)
Six credits from the approved list of courses: ASL Concentration (9 credits)
Additional Linguistics Requirements
- Presentation of a scholarly research poster in the BA Student Showcase
- Completion of the CALL Exit Survey
Linguistics: American Sign Language Concentration, BA 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Fall
- ASL 101 Credits: 3
- FW Credits: 3
- FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Spring
- ASL 102 Credits: 3
- FQ Credits: 3
- FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
- DP Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Fall
- ASL 201 Credits: 3
- DB Credits: 3
- DY Credits: 1
- DS Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 2
Spring
- ASL 202 Credits: 3
- DA or DL Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 120
Notes: Students may progress more quickly through their HSL language sequence by taking a placement exam and/or summer courses. ASL courses satisfy the HSL requirement. Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are specific course-based. |
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