Students have the option to select a minor in Deaf Studies (DFST). This program focuses on developing American Sign Language (ASL) skills and offers the opportunity to take electives in Deaf Culture, history and other areas. View minor requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Year 1 - Fall
DFST 101 (core 13): Introduction to Deaf Studies
DFST 104 (core 5; not counted in minor): American Sign Language I
Year 1 - Spring
DFST 105: American Sign Language II
Year 2 - Fall
DFST 204: American Sign Language III
Year 2 - Spring
DFST 205: American Sign Language IV
Year 3 - Fall
DFST 304: American Sign Language V
Year 3 - Spring
DFST 306, 308, or 311: Classifiers (306, summers only), Fingerspelling and Number Usage (308), or Fundamentals of Hearing (311)
Year 4 - Fall
DFST elective
Year 4 - Spring
DFST elective