Deaf Studies (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2024–Spring 2025 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Deaf Studies
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Classical and Modern Languages
Academic Plan Code(s): DESTMIN
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ASL 301 | American Sign Language Classifiers | 3 |
| ASL 302 | American Sign Language Literature | 3 |
| ITP 115 | Introduction to Deaf Culture - D1, SB | 3 |
| ITP 350 | Historical Perspectives on the Deaf Community - WR | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| American Sign Language Presentation Techniques | ||
| Fingerspelling and Number Systems | ||
| Introduction to Interpreting | ||
| Linguistics and ASL | ||
| Discourse Analysis | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 18 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
