Deaf Studies Minor
Minor
Our Deaf studies minor will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
100%
of ASL and Interpreting classes include Deaf teachers or co-teachers
12:1
student-to-faculty ratio
100%
of students receive some form of financial assistance
Deaf Studies Minor
Courses will include:
- ASL I, II, III & IV
- American Deaf Culture
- Advanced Fingerspelling and Numbers
听You鈥檒l gain career-shaping skills such as:
- The basics of ASL grammar and vocabulary
- An understanding of the history and culture of the American Deaf community
鈥淎t Bethel, I have learned the importance of opening up and the joy that comes with community. I have also been encouraged and challenged by my mentor to grow in my faith and understanding of who the Lord is. Meeting with her is one of the highlights of my week!鈥
Breyana Bosket 鈥26
Sign Language Interpreting Major
Deaf Studies Minor Highlights
Our Deaf studies minor will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to communicate with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Also Consider These Areas of Study
As you鈥檙e pursuing a minor in Deaf studies, you may explore pairing it with one of the following degrees:
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Meet Our Faculty
Edwin Carrington, B.S., M.A.
American Sign Language & Interpreting Department (ASLID) Chair; Associate Professor of American Sign Language
Holly Kalling
Instructor of American Sign Language Interpreting
Laura Polhemus, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of American Sign Language Interpreting
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