Units required for Major 41-44
Total units required for BA: 120
Program Description
Deaf Studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in American and world society. The program promotes the understanding of the Deaf community as a linguistic and cultural group and encourages students to analyze existing stereotypes and policies relating to Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in order to work both within their own communities and others in affecting change for the betterment of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Admission Requirements
There are no admission requirements, prerequisites or other criteria for admission into the BA in Deaf Studies. Students are encouraged to enter into the program with previously acquired ASL skills in order to continue and build upon their learning before going out into the field in working with Deaf people. Students need to maintain a C (or better) in all Deaf Studies major coursework in order to graduate with a degree in Deaf Studies.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (44 Units) | ||
| DEAF 51 | American Sign Language 1 | 4 |
| DEAF 52 | American Sign Language 2 1 | 4 |
| DEAF 53 | American Sign Language 3 1 | 4 |
| DEAF 56 | ASL Fingerspelling and Numbers | 1 |
| DEAF 57 | ASL Classifiers | 2 |
| DEAF 60 | Introduction to Deaf Studies 1 | 3 |
| DEAF 154 | American Sign Language 4 | 4 |
| DEAF 155 | American Sign Language 5 | 4 |
| DEAF 161 | Deaf History | 3 |
| DEAF 162 | Deaf Culture and Community | 3 |
| DEAF 163 | ASL Literature | 3 |
| DEAF 164 | Sign Language Structure and Usage | 3 |
| DEAF 166 | Experiences in the Deaf Community - Dynamics of Oppression and Building Allyship | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Special Topic: English/ASL Translation | ||
| Special Topic: Deaf Education - Power & Politics | ||
| Special Topic: Technology and The Deaf Community | ||
| Special Topic: Global Deaf Languages & Cultures | ||
| Special Topic: Deaf Representation in Media | ||
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1: English Composition (9 Units) | ||
| 1A - English Composition | 3 | |
| 1B - Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 | |
| 1C - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (3 Units) | ||
| Area 2 course | 3 | |
| Area 3: Arts and Humanities (3 Units) | ||
| 3A - Arts | 3 | |
| 3B - Humanities 2 | 0 | |
| Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 Units) | ||
| Area 4 Course | 3 | |
| Area 4 Course 2 | 0 | |
| Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences (7 Units) | ||
| 5A - Physical Science | 3 | |
| 5B - Biological Science | 3 | |
| 5C - Laboratory (Note: Lab experience to be taken with 5A or 5B) | 1 | |
| Area 6: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area 6 Course | 3 | |
| Total Units | 28 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) | 3 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (6 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2,3 | 0 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies Graduation Requirement.
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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html
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The 165 Series are rotating special topics courses -- students are required to take only one in this sequence; others may be taken as electives or in lieu of waived/transferred coursework.
The following roadmaps are sample planning resources. Please consult your academic advisor and Academic Catalog for graduation requirements as you develop your individualized academic plan.
Deaf Studies, BA: 4-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| DEAF 51 | American Sign Language 1 | 4 |
| DEAF 60 | Introduction to Deaf Studies | 3 |
| GE Area 1A - English Composition 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| DEAF 52 | American Sign Language 2 | 4 |
| GE Area 1B - Critical Thinking 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1C - Oral Communication 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5A - Physical Science 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| DEAF 53 | American Sign Language 3 | 4 |
| DEAF 56 | ASL Fingerspelling and Numbers | 1 |
| ENGL 20 | College Composition II | 3 |
| GE Area 3A - Arts 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| DEAF 57 | ASL Classifiers | 2 |
| DEAF 154 | American Sign Language 4 | 4 |
| GE Area 5B - Biological Science 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5C - Laboratory 2 | 1 | |
| GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| DEAF 155 | American Sign Language 5 | 4 |
| DEAF 161 | Deaf History | 3 |
| DEAF 162 | Deaf Culture and Community | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 5 or 2 - Science or Mathematical Concepts/Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3B - Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| DEAF 163 | ASL Literature | 3 |
| DEAF 165A |
Special Topic: English/ASL Translation 3 or Special Topic: Deaf Education - Power & Politics or Special Topic: Technology and The Deaf Community or Special Topic: Global Deaf Languages & Cultures or Special Topic: Deaf Representation in Media |
3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| DEAF 164 | Sign Language Structure and Usage | 3 |
| DEAF 166 | Experiences in the Deaf Community - Dynamics of Oppression and Building Allyship | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences + Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Deaf Studies, BA: 2-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| DEAF 154 | American Sign Language 4 | 4 |
| DEAF 161 | Deaf History | 3 |
| DEAF 162 | Deaf Culture and Community | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 5 or 2 - Science or Mathematical Concepts/Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| DEAF 155 | American Sign Language 5 | 4 |
| DEAF 163 | ASL Literature | 3 |
| DEAF 165A |
Special Topic: English/ASL Translation 3 or Special Topic: Deaf Education - Power & Politics or Special Topic: Technology and The Deaf Community or Special Topic: Global Deaf Languages & Cultures or Special Topic: Deaf Representation in Media |
3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| DEAF 164 | Sign Language Structure and Usage | 3 |
| DEAF 166 | Experiences in the Deaf Community - Dynamics of Oppression and Building Allyship | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences + Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
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Any course not completed in the first semester should be taken in the second or a later semester.
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Please see General Education/Graduation Requirement course options.
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Please see an academic advisor for elective options.