Deaf Studies

Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

  • American Sign Language 2

    WED DE 382

    This is the second level of American Sign Language (ASL). It is designed for the further development of students' proficiency in ASL, focusing on somewhat less frequently used signs, more complex lexical and grammatical structures, and more advanced conversational skills. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Oral and/or Signed Communication. Prerequisites: SED DE 381 or SED DE 581. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    BU Financial Aid: Summer Term HUB Courses

    Financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for certain HUB courses in summer 2025, including this one. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. Check out Summer 2025 HUB Course Scholarship eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.

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  • Professional Seminar in Deaf Education

    WED DE 501

    The professional seminar serves as an orientation to Bilingual Deaf Education, and surveys current trends in the field as well as cutting edge scholarship. During the seminar, students will have an opportunity to learn from leaders in research, advocacy, curriculum development, Deaf literature and more. Students will also select a specialization during this course. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

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  • Digital Media Creation

    WED DE 502

    Sign language texts and instructional materials are typically documented via video. In this course students will learn the basic skills needed to create digital media and instructional resources. These skills include how to shoot video footage of people using sign language, how to a use green screen, how to edit footage to make various types of videos, and how to add captions and video descriptions. 2 cr. Tuition: $1630

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

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  • American Sign Language 2

    WED DE 582

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (WED DE 381 or WED DE 581). - This is the second level of American Sign Language (ASL). It is designed for the further development of students' proficiency in ASL, focusing on somewhat less frequently used signs, more complex lexical and grammatical structures, and more advanced conversational skills. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Oral and/or Signed Communication. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    BU Financial Aid: Summer Term HUB Courses

    Financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for certain HUB courses in summer 2025, including this one. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. Check out Summer 2025 HUB Course Scholarship eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.

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