| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DFST 101 | INTRODUCTION TO DEAF STUDIES | 3 |
| DFST 105 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II | 3 |
| DFST 204 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III | 3 |
| DFST 205 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV | 3 |
| DFST 304 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE V | 3 |
| DFST 308 | FINGERSPELLING AND NUMBER USAGE | 3 |
| or DFST 311 | FUNDAMENTALS OF HEARING | |
| Electives | ||
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
DFST 306 | CLASSIFIERS IN ASL | |
DFST 345 | DEAF CULTURE | |
DFST 375 | DEAF HISTORY | |
DFST 425 | LITERATURE AND FILM IN THE DEAF COMMUNITY | |
DFST 435 | DEVELOPMENT OF SIGNED LANGUAGE AND READING SKILLS FOR DEAF CHILDREN | |
| Total Units | 24 |

Bachelor of Deaf Studies at Towson University
Bachelor of Deaf Studies at Towson University
Study Deaf Studies at Towson University, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Towson , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 28, 2027.
About Bachelor of Deaf Studies
- Students will demonstrate development of communication skills using American Sign Language.
- Students will demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
- Students will demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
- Students will demonstrate competency in essential skills required of a college graduate by using software as appropriate for writing, spreadsheets, statistical analyses, for calculations or for presentations. (ILTC)
Disciplines
College of Liberal Arts
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Deaf Studies at Towson University
Entry Requirements
- Official High School Transcript(s)
- Common App Essay and Activities: On the Common Application, you will be required to list your activities and write a college essay. We encourage you to be as thorough as possible as these items are part of our review process.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 49
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 70
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Deaf Studies at Towson University
Application Fee 50
How to Apply for Bachelor of Deaf Studies at Towson University
- Common Application and $50 Application Fee
- Official High School Transcript(s)
- Common App Essay and Activities: On the Common Application, you will be required to list your activities and write a college essay. We encourage you to be as thorough as possible as these items are part of our review process.
- Please review additional requirements for International students and Home-school students
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- Contact us at 410-704-2113, [email protected].
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Bachelor of Deaf Studies at Towson University

Towson University
United States of America, Towson