Minor in Deaf Studies

The Deaf Studies minor is offered to undergraduate students at Boston University who wish to enhance their knowledge of the history, language, and culture of Deaf people. Students will complete 24 credits from the courses listed below.

Core Courses (16 cr)

• SED DE 570 American Sign Language I (4 cr)
• SED DE 571 American Sign Language II (4 cr)
• SED DE 590 American Sign Language III (4 cr)
• SED DE 591 American Sign Language IV (4 cr)

Elective Courses (8 cr)

• SED DE 500 Introduction to the Deaf World (4 cr)
• SED DE 550 History and Culture of the Deaf (4 cr)
• SED DE 551 Deaf Literature and ASL Folklore (4 cr)
• SED DE 572 Psychology and the Deaf (4 cr)
• SED DE 592 ASL V: Advanced Grammar and Syntax (2 cr)
• SED DE 672 American Sign Language Structure (4 cr)
• SED DE 693 ASL VI: Academic Use of ASL for Content Areas (2 cr)