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Bachelor of Deaf and Sign Language Studies
- Ellensburg, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts on Deaf culture, history and American Sign Language.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Deaf and Sign Language Studies. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Education
- social services
- communication
Curriculum
- College of Arts and Humanities undergraduate programme. Second-year ASL
- ASL literature
- fingerspelling and numbers
- experiences in the Deaf community
- sign language structure and use
- and Deaf culture and sign language courses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- First-year applicants: completion of secondary school with official transcripts and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 (3.00 or higher with the state's required college-preparatory courses is admitted
- 2.00-2.99 is reviewed with a personal statement)
- English test unless exempt
- Financial statement and bank statement for the I-20.
Minimum GPA
2
Accepted academic background
Completion of secondary school and the national examinations that qualify for university entry in the home country, Official transcripts (credential evaluation may be required), Transfer applicants with prior college credit also considered
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- TOEFL iBT 71
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 50
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Proof of Financial Support
- Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,437 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | $400 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Ellensburg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Humanities |
| Department | Deaf and Sign Language Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
March 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $29,437 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The deposit is $400 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,880 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 50.