College of Health and Public Affairs

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND DEAF STUDIES: Minor

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders,
HPA2, Suite 101
http://www.cohpa.ucf.edu/comdis
Chair: R. Jane Lieberman, 407-823-4798;
Undergraduate Coordinator: Jamie B. Schwartz, 407-823-4798,
E-mail: jschwart@mail.ucf.edu

The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Minor addresses a growing interest in Deaf culture in the United States. Through the minor students not only acquire a non-Indo European, second language that they may use to communicate with the Deaf community, but they also discover a rich and complex cultural group. The minor is available to students in all disciplines who would find it a useful addition to their major, in particular those majoring in liberal studies, education, criminal justice, health professions, social work, psychology, sociology, and interpersonal and organizational communication. Additionally, a minor in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies will serve as a valuable confirmation for employers and graduate schools of a student’s specialized knowledge and as a foundation for future study in interpreter or deaf education.

22 hrs
Credit Hour Requirements

Required Courses

SPA 2631Issues in Deafness3 hrs
SPA 2612Introduction to American Sign Language4 hrs
SPA 2613Intermediate American Sign Language4 hrs
SPA 4614CAmerican Sign Language III4 hrs
SPA 4615American Sign Language IV4 hrs
SPA 4634Educational Implications of Deafness3 hrs

Other Requirements

  • minimum of “C-“ (1.75) is required in each course.
  • must earn an overall GPA of 2.0 in courses used to complete the minor.
  • least 12 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF with the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
  • credit by exam (TSD, Military credit), Internship or Independent Study credit may be used toward the minor.