Placement Testing
Placement testing is for those students who have had two or more years of the same language in high school (or extensive ASL experience from community programs) and have been admitted to the university unconditionally. Many students take the Placement Test in the language they took during their years in high school as part of their admission process. If the students have been out of high school for over five years or are 22 years of age or older, the placement test need not be taken unless they wish to begin at a level higher that 101.
Students who have taken Speech and Hearing 714-716-718 or Edu: T & L 754, and now want to complete the ASL-GEC sequence can also take the placement test.
A student is not required to continue the language they test in, regardless of the score.
Note: The ASL Placement Test results in EM Credit, not transfer credit. See the Transfer Credit section for more information.
Test Format: The test includes 2 portions: a written (short answer) and a practical (signing) portion. In the practical portion the student will demonstrate their signing abilities in a one-on-one environment with a Deaf community member who has been trained for this assessment. The practical portion is videotaped for evaluation purposes.
Test Cost: The test costs $75.00. You must provide payment in the form of a check (only). The check should be made out to The Ohio State University and given to the coordinator on the day of the exam. OSU hires community members (who have been extensively trained) to come and conduct the test evaluations to ensure the reliability and validity of the test.
Test Dates: The test is offered twice each quarter (Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer) during the 4th and 9th weeks. The specific dates and times are determined in the beginning of each quarter and the test coordinator will then contact interested students.
Test Results: Taking the placement test results in examination credit (EM credit) and a placement into the ASL-GEC sequence (levels 1-4)
Contact: To take the ASL Placement Test, please contact Ms. Tia Jones, Assistant ASL Coordinator in the College of Education, at (jones.2246@osu.edu or (614) 292-5392.
