BS in Deaf Studies

Boston University

The Deaf Studies program at Boston University affords students the opportunity to develop insights into, and genuine appreciation for, the culture, contributions, and contemporary issues related to Deaf people in the United States.Learning OutcomesDemonstrate proficiency in ASL as evidenced by:Achieving a rating of intermediate or better on all parameters of the SLPI Interview Scale.Effectively engaging in social and academic conversations in American Sign Language, both expressively and receptively, in a variety of settings (field placement, classroom/professional presentations).Using and comprehending ASL texts in a variety of topics and settings (recorded (video) and face-to-face contexts).Describing the nature and structure of language through comparisons of ASL and English.

Wheelock College of Education and Human Development