Deaf Studies Minor
Minor
Our Deaf studies minor will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
100%
of ASL and Interpreting classes include Deaf teachers or co-teachers
11:1
student-to-faculty ratio
100%
of students receive some form of financial assistance
Deaf Studies Minor
Courses will include:
- ASL I, II, III & IV
- American Deaf Culture
- Advanced Fingerspelling and Numbers
You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:
- The basics of ASL grammar and vocabulary
- An understanding of the history and culture of the American Deaf community
Deaf Studies Minor Highlights
Our Deaf studies minor will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to communicate with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Also Consider These Areas of Study
As you’re pursuing a minor in Deaf studies, you may explore pairing it with one of the following degrees:
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Meet Our Faculty
Edwin Carrington
American Sign Language & Interpreting Department (ASLID) Chair; Associate Professor of American Sign Language
Holly Kalling
Instructor of American Sign Language Interpreting
Laura Polhemus
Assistant Professor of American Sign Language Interpreting
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