The minor in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Studies is intended to provide students with courses leading to specialized knowledge related to the fields of deafness and hearing loss.  It will be of interest to students who intend to engage in teaching, counseling, rehabilitation, social work, and other professions in which contact with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may be expected. There may be some interest as well on the part of students majoring in TESOL and linguistics due to the bilingual aspect of part of the field of study.   Finally, it will be a good option for those students who wish to move on to graduate study in the fields of deaf education, rehabilitation, counseling, speech-language pathology, and audiology.

Curriculum and Requirements:

The minor in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Studies requires a minimum of 20 credits (5 courses), three required courses and two electives. Students are advised to take the Required Courses in the order listed below. Courses may not be used to satisfy both a major and minor requirement; this does not apply to the foreign language requirement. Students should take note that this is a Communication Sciences & Disorders Department Policy which differs from the UNH Policy regarding completion of minor requirements.

Required Courses:

1. COMM 401  American Sign Language I
2. COMM 575 Have you Heard? The Fundamental of Hearing and Hearing Loss 
3. COMM 536 Introduction to Deaf Studies

Elective Courses (select two): 

*required of CSD majors

Students in the minor must earn a grade of C- or for any course to count towards the required 20 credits. A maximum of 8 credits may be accepted in transfer from another institution if approved by the Minor Coordinator.

Frequently Asked Questions

General information about UNH minors and the Completion of Minor form 

Minor Coordinator:

Mary Jane Sullivan Au.D. CCC-A  
603-862-5077 or mary.jane.sullivan@unh.edu

To schedule an appointment with Professor Sullivan, see timecat