Deaf Studies (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 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 150 | Historical Perspectives on the Deaf Community | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| American Sign Language Presentation Techniques | ||
| Fingerspelling and Number Systems | ||
| Processing Skills for Interpreters | ||
| Introduction to Interpreting | ||
| Interpreting in Specialized Settings - WR | ||
| Linguistics and ASL | ||
| 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.
