Overview

This American Sign Language - Advocacy degree at Lamar University could lead you to a career as a sign language interpreter, certified teacher, advocate and lobbyist, or even as a speech-language pathologist, postsecondary foreign language and literature teacher, or social worker.

Lamar University's Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language enables students to acquire competence in both expressive and receptive ASL skills as well as familiarity with the literature and culture of the Deaf community.

Careers

National publications name ASL teaching and interpreting two of the best, most meaningful jobs in the country. Within this program, you'll learn valuable communication skills that you can apply anywhere and with virtually anyone. ASL is the language that brings everyone together and you'll get to learn from experts every day.

What can I do with a degree in ASL?

Educational Sign Language Interpreter
K-12 ASL Teacher
Deaf Mentor
Transition Planner

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Deaf Studies

Bilingual Theory

Fingerspelling

Deaf Education

Interpreting

Sign Language & Codes

ASL Linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beaumont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Application. All international applicants should submit online applications through the Apply Texas system.

Submit Official Evaluation of Transcripts. International Undergraduate applicants must have an official report of course-by-course evaluated transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary work sent to Lamar University directly by the evaluating agency.

Submit Admission Test Scores. International Freshman and International Transfer applicants should have SAT and/or ACT scores issued to Lamar University directly by the testing agency.

Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23194 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23194 USD / year

≈ 23194 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10894 USD / year

≈ 10894 USD / year

Living costs

Beaumont

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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