Deaf Studies/ASL Minor
Expand your career opportunities by learning how to meet the needs of the underserved population in the deaf community.
Why Earn Your Minor in Deaf Studies/ASL?
American Sign Language (ASL) is used by an estimated half-million people in the United States and Canada. With a Deaf Studies/ASL minor, you’ll develop a basic proficiency in the language as well as an in-depth cultural understanding of the Deaf/deaf and Hard of Hearing community. While this degree program is a clear professional launchpad for students interested in working in speech-language pathology, audiology, deaf education or special education, it also serves as a major value-add for professionals across the healthcare, psychology, business, criminal justice and social work fields.
Why Earn a Deaf Studies/ASL Minor at Adelphi in New York?
- Add a key credential to your résumé by taking four semesters of ASL, which also fulfills Adelphi’s College of Arts and Sciences language requirement.
- Explore a variety of fascinating subjects related to Deaf culture, from cochlear implants and other technological advances to how deafness is perceived in society.
- Benefit from small class sizes and personalized attention from top-tier professors.
An Adelphi student communicates through American Sign Language (ASL) during class, highlighting our commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
At Adelphi, we believe strongly in the power of hands-on learning and the value it adds to our students’ future careers. This is a fully experiential ASL minor, which means you’ll begin communicating with your face, body and hands as soon as your first day in class. In the course Expressive Sign-Songs in Motion, you’ll learn to communicate through the visual interpretation of song lyrics, gaining an appreciation for the richness and creativity of Deaf culture in the process.
Program Info
How Do I Declare a Minor?
Consult your adviser as soon as possible to discuss the minor’s requirements. When you’re ready to declare, complete the Change of Major/Minor form on the Registrar website. This minor is open to all undergraduate students in good standing.
Application Requirements
To apply for this program, submit the appropriate application requirements:
Transformative Educational Opportunities
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:
- The Honors College – fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
- Levermore Global Scholars – preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
- Study Abroad – providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective
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