Minor in Deaf Studies
Students must complete a minimum of six credits of advanced standing coursework in their minor.*
The Minor in Deaf Studies is designed to enable students to understand and have greater awareness of, understanding of, and expertise in the Deaf community, their culture and language. Practical application of language use, cultural appreciation and understanding of deafness from a diversity viewpoint are stressed through three unique minor focus areas, each related to an integral aspect of the Deaf community. The minor prepares students from various majors to more greatly understand the population in which they provide services (Diversity focus area), the culture in which the Deaf individual is a member (Culture focus area), and develop proficiency in the cultural language of American Sign Language (Language focus area). The Deaf Studies Minor is open to any WCU student with an interest in the area.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| ASL 101/CSD 110 | Elementary American Sign Language I | 3 |
| ASL 102/CSD 111 | Elementary American Sign Language II | 3 |
| Choose one of the following focus areas: | 12 | |
| Culture Focus Area | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language I | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language II | ||
| Introduction to Deaf Studies | ||
| Deaf Culture Perspectives | ||
| Language Focus Area | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language I | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language II | ||
| Advanced American Sign Language I | ||
| Advanced American Sign Language II | ||
| Diversity Focus Area | ||
| Introduction to Deaf Studies | ||
| Deaf History | ||
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Deaf Culture Perspectives | ||
| American Sign Language Literature | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language I | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language II | ||
| Speech and Hearing Science | ||
| Speech and Language Development | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 18 | |
*Advanced standing coursework is defined as any 300-level course or above and specific 200-level courses identified by the department.
