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Educational Psychology
250 Education Sciences Bldg
56 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Voice: 612-624-6083

Educational Psychology
250 Education Sciences Bldg
56 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN
55455-0364 USA

Tel: 612-624-6083
Fax: 612-624-8241
epsy-adm@umn.edu

American Sign Language

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American Sign Language is a natural, visual, non-spoken language used by Deaf people in North America. ASL has its own distinct grammatical structure and unique vocabulary. The shape, movement, and location of the hands, facial expressions and body are used to communicate. ASL is not based on English.

Answers to commonly asked questions

ASL courses and class schedules

Special education degree and licensure programs
This field of study offers masters of education and licensure programs that allow for a focus in deaf and hard of hearing

Academic and professional staff
 

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Deaf resources

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