Overview

The ASL Interpreting and Deaf Studies major develops students’ understanding of the Deaf community as a unique sociolinguistic minority group. This major at University of South Florida prepares students to work within this community in a variety of roles with particular emphasis on careers in American Sign Language education and in ASL/English interpreting. The major is designed with a multidisciplinary approach to the study of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people in the areas of teaching, language, community, history, culture, interpretation, and literature.

Key facts

The undergraduate program in ASL Interpreting & Deaf Studies offers two curriculum concentrations that lead to the B.A. degree:

Deaf Studies: The Deaf Studies concentration seeks to educate students to communicate and interact with people who are d/Deaf and to apply this knowledge within work settings in which knowledge of d/Deafness and Deaf culture is essential. The Deaf Studies concentration is intended to prepare students to work in a variety of settings such as social services, vocational rehabilitation, and ASL education.

This program has been certified as a Global Pathway. Global Pathway programs have significant global content and align with the goals of USF’s Quality Enhancement Plan, the Global Citizens Project. Students in Global Pathway programs are well positioned to earn the Global Citizen Award and become eligible to apply for a study abroad scholarship offered by the Global Citizens Project.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Deaf Studies

ASL Interpreting

American Sign Language

Communication Science
Speech Disorder

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00

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More details

International applicants living outside the U.S. may apply up to one year prior to the desired term of entry.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$30 application fee
Transcripts
SAT or ACT scores
English Score

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18416 USD / year

≈ 18416 USD / year
Out-of-State

18416 USD / year

≈ 18416 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6410 USD / year

≈ 6410 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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