The Minor in Deaf Studies is designed for students interested in learning more about the world of the Deaf communities in America, Deaf culture, the education of Deaf children, useful technology, and how to be more culturally sensitive and aware. Students from any discipline are encouraged to pursue this minor as a supplement to their major field of study. ASL proficiency is not required as the courses taught in ASL will have English interpretation.
Course work for this minor is delivered at the Lawrence Campus and online.
To declare a Minor in Deaf Studies a student must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative KU GPA (or be in their first semester) and be degree seeking.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ASLD 311 | Introduction to Deaf Studies | 3 |
| ASLD 312 | Intersectionality and Deaf Communities | 3 |
| ASLD 313 | Social Justice and Allyship with Deaf Communities | 3 |
| Historical Foundations of Deaf Education | |
| Sign Language and Cultural Analysis | |
| Special Topics in Deaf Studies: _____ | |
| Visual-Gestural Communication | |
| Field Experience in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies | |
| Research Experience in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies | |
| American Sign Language I (ASL I) | |
| American Sign Language II (ASL II) | |
| Total Hours | 18 |
Minor Hours & Minor GPA
While completing all required courses, minors must also meet each of the following hour and GPA minimum standards:
Minor Hours
Satisfied by a minimum of 15 hours of minor courses.
Minor Hours in Residence
Satisfied by a minimum of 9 hours of KU resident credit in the minor.
Minor Junior/Senior (300+) Hours
Satisfied by a minimum of 9 hours from junior/senior courses (300+) in the minor.
Minor Graduation GPA
Satisfied by a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA in all courses in the minor. GPA calculations include courses in the minor taken at KU or transferred from another regionally accredited institution and follow KU Grade Replacement Policy – see KU Policy library (2.3.9 Grade Replacement Policy in Repeat Courses) for details. All minor courses must be taken for a grade, credit/no credit is not permitted.
