Disability and Deaf Studies Minor

Director: Dr. Christa Bialka
Location: Saint Augustine Center, Room 302
Phone: 610-519-4733
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MINOR: Disability & Deaf Studies (17 credits)

Students enrolled in the Disability and Deaf Studies Minor must complete 17 credit hours across one of two tracks: Disability Studies Track or Deaf Studies Track. All students will take two foundational 1 credit courses: EDU 3100: Disability and Deaf Studies Seminar and COM 5300: IGR (Ability). Students enrolled in the Disability Studies Track will complete two required courses and select from three additional elective courses. Students enrolled in the Deaf Studies Track will complete three required courses and choose from two additional elective courses.

  • Courses that fulfill minor requirements may be used to fulfill other requirements (i.e., primary major, core curriculum, minors, concentrations, or free electives).

Foundation Courses

All students must complete these two foundation courses for the minor.

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
2

Disability Studies Track

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15-16

Deaf Studies Track

Course
Title
Credits
Elective Courses for Deaf Studies  +
6 - 7
Sub-Total Credits
15-16
Total Credits:
122

 

Disclaimer:
The above program requirements are applicable to students entering Fall 2023 and beyond. Please consult the appropriate archived handbook available on the homepage for years prior to these requirements. In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published online for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog. 

Overview

Program

Type

Minor

Curriculum Guide

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