BA/BGS American Sign Language and Deaf Studies at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Culture and language intertwine in the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) in American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Studies. Gain an understanding of Deaf studies, social justice, and advanced ASL.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies | Duration: 45 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

While completing all required courses, students must also meet each of the following hour and grade-point average minimum standards: Total Hours: Satisfied by a minimum of 120 total hours Junior/Senior Hours: Satisfied by a minimum of 45 hours from junior/senior hours (300+). Graduation GPA: Satisfied with a minimum 2.0 KU GPA and a minimum of a "C" in all required ASLD courses, electives, and capstone as listed abov

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Application information

Entry requirements

The bachelor degree programs in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies follow university admission requirements for transfer students. This program offers flexible pathways for students to complete their degree. All students complete upper-level major requirements in-person at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, KS, with a few select online courses available. General education and lower-level ASL courses are completed on the Lawrence Campus, Johnson County Community College, or at another institution. This program offers flexible pathways for students to complete their degree.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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