Through the study of American Sign Language (ASL), Deaf culture, and interpreting, students in the BA in Deaf Studies program learn to improve intercultural communication and bridge cultural divides, ultimately reducing inequality and strengthening our community. The core of this degree provides a strong overview of Deaf studies. Students interested in interpreting as a career may also want to consider NSC's minor in Interpreting.
Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for Deaf Studies B.A. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
College Core Curriculum (31-45)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
| AM 145 | American Sign Language I | 3.00 |
| AM 146 | American Sign Language II | 3.00 |
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Students may not count AM 253 toward their Core Cultural Diversity requirement.
Major Requirements (45 Credits)
Foundations (11 Credits)
| AM 147 | American Sign Language III | 3.00 |
| AM 148 | American Sign Language IV | 3.00 |
| AM 149 | American Sign Language V | 3.00 |
| AM 160 | Fingerspelling, Numbers, and Glossing | 2.00 |
Deaf Culture (12 Credits)
| AM 253 | Deaf Culture | 3.00 |
| AM 254 | Deaf History | 3.00 |
| AM 400 | Topics in Deaf Studies | 3.00 |
| AM 410 | ASL Storytelling, Literature, and Folklore | 3.00 |
ASL Interpreting (10 Credits)
| AM 205 | Introduction to Interpreting | 4.00 |
| AM 305 | Intermediate Interpreting | 3.00 |
| AM 320 | Professional Issues in Interpreting | 3.00 |
Advanced ASL (9 Credits)
| AM 300 | Advanced ASL Conversation | 3.00 |
| AM 390 | ASL Structure | 3.00 |
| AM 490 | Advanced Topics in ASL | 3.00 |
Cultural Context (3 Credits)
Please select one course from the following:
General Electives (31-44 Credits)
Upper-Division Electives (18 Credits)
Complete 18 credits in upper division electives.
Upper divisions electives can be any subject, must be 300 or 400 level, should not be retakes of passing grades, and all pre-requisites must be met for courses selected.
General Electives
Complete general elective credits to bring total overall credits to 120.