Minor in Black Deaf Studies
The Black Deaf Studies Minor is open to anyone with an existing major who wants to supplement their majors with studies in Black Deaf experience, culture, and language. The minor requires a minimum of 24 credits, including six credits of pre-requisite courses, 15 credits of required courses, and three credits of electives. Courses include DST 401: Black Deaf People Studies, DST 413, Black Deaf History: 1818-1890, and more. They are taught by the faculty, staff, and adjuncts from various departments with scholarly interest in Black Deaf Studies. Students will gain a much broader view, understanding, and appreciation of Black Deaf Studies, which will guide them as they work with Black Deaf people in their careers.
Summary of Requirements
Required Minor Courses 15 credits
Required pre-minor courses 6 credits
Elective minor courses 3 credits
| DST 495 | Special Topics | 1-5 |
| ENG 350 | Introduction to African American Literature | 3-4 |
| ENG 392 | Introduction to Creative Writing [Topic to be specified] | 3 |
| ENG 408 | Multicultural Literature and Perspectives | 3 |
| HIS 351 | History of Africa | 3 |
| HIS 375 | African American History: Civil War to the Present | 3 |
| PHI 450 | Bioethics and the Deaf Community | 3 |
| PHS 203 | Introduction to Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| REL 330 | Black Religions in the Americas | 3 |
| SOC 211 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOC 436 | Social Inequality: Race, Class and Gender | 3 |