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Deaf Studies

You can better understand people who are deaf or hard of hearing, including the culture, history, and language of American Sign Language (ASL), by adding a deaf studies minor to your major. Gain a cultural and linguistic understanding while looking at their lives from different perspectives. Become a friend, advocate, or ally and interact with people who are deaf or hard of hearing by using ASL. Our program helps prepare you for careers in education, business, human services, social work, health care, counseling, theater, and many others.
Department: 
Human Services

What we offer

Deaf Studies Minor

Success Stories

Student Profile

Active citizen

Wright State student Gloria Pappaterra selected for Newman Civic Fellowship
Gloria Pappaterra, who majors in political science and sign language at Wright State, is driven by a need to serve others.
Alumni Profile

A voice for the people

Joyce Beatty ’75 uses counseling skills she learned at Wright State as a leader in Congress
The education Joyce Beatty received as a grad student at Wright State helped her to make a difference throughout her distinguished career.
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Balancing act

Stevie Lamblin ’16 combines professional dance with the study of psychology
Stevie Lamblin performs with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company while pursuing master’s degree in clinical mental health at Wright State.