Deaf Studies - Deaf Studies Option, B.A.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements Deaf Studies - Deaf Studies Option

Major Requirements for the Deaf Studies Option (54 units)

Required 40 units:

CSDS 80 - Introduction to Human Communication and Disorders Units: 3
CSDS 90 - Deaf American Literature Units: 3
CSDS 91 - American Sign Language I Units: 3
CSDS 92 - American Sign Language II Units: 3
CSDS 93 - American Sign Language III Units: 4
CSDS 94S - American Sign Language IV Units: 4
CSDS 95 - Introduction to Speech and Language Development Units: 3
CSDS 96 - Linguistics of American Sign Language Units: 3
CSDS 98 - Introduction to Hard of Hearing and Deaf People Units: 3
CSDS 106 - ASL and English Grammar: Comparative Analysis Units: 3
CSDS 136S - American Sign Language V with Service Learning Units: 3
CSDS 137 - American Sign Language V Lab Units: 1
CSDS 139 - Deaf Culture Units: 3
CSDS 141 - Education of Deaf Children and Their Parents Units: 3

Select 12 units from the following:

COMM 103 - Advanced Public Speaking Units: 3
COMM 108 - Communication and the Small Group Units: 3
GERON 161 - Multiculture/Aging Units: 3
RA 113 - Programming for Youth At-Risk Units: 3
RA 121 - Community and Non-Profit Recreation Services Units: 3
RA 125 - Diversity and Inclusive Practices in Recreation Therapy and Recreation Units: 3
SWRK 125 - Social Services for the Aging Units: 3
SWRK 135 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment Units: 3
SWRK 136 - Cultural Diversity and Oppression Units: 3
COUN 150 - Laws Relating to Children Units: 3
COUN 174 - Introduction to Counseling Units: 3
COUN 176 - Counseling and Mental Health Units: 3

General Education Requirements (48 units)

Other Requirements (9 units)

American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 ), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing.

Total (120 units)*

* Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies) Courses may be used to satisfy credential requirements or a minor in another field. See advising notes 4 and 5 for recommended electives.

* G.E. and MI courses can be doubled counted with major requirement. The writing requirement may be met by taking the upper division writing exam. See advisor for details

Advising Notes

CR/NC grading is not permitted for CSDS majors for any coursework required in the major, with the exception of clinical courses. (See course descriptions.)
General Education and elective units may be used toward a double major or minor (see Double Major or departmental minor). Consult the appropriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further Information.
Students in CSDS 110 , CSDS 162 , CSDS 163 , CSDS 164 , and other clinical, internship, and student teaching courses are required to show health certification that they are free from tuberculosis and rubella, and to purchase student clinic malpractice insurance for the clinical courses (see the University Speech and Hearing Clinic director for details).