Program Overview

University of Kansas Programs

The University of Kansas offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines. Below are the details of some of the programs offered.

Academic Programs

• Architecture & Design
• Business
• Education and Human Sciences
• Engineering
• Health Professions
• Journalism & Mass Communications
• Law
• Liberal Arts & Sciences
  • Arts (in CLAS)
  • Public Affairs Administration (in CLAS)
• Medical Center Campus Interdisciplinary Studies
• Medicine (M.D. & Graduate Degrees)
• Music
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Professional Studies
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Cybersecurity
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Professional Performance
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management
  • Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of General Studies in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies
    • BA in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies
    • BGS in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences
  • Bachelor of Professional Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Biological Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Project Management
  • Minor in Applied Cybersecurity
  • Minor in Biotechnology
  • Minor in Clinical Trials Management
  • Minor in Criminal Justice
  • Minor in Deaf Studies
  • Minor in Discovery and Innovation in Biotechnology
  • Minor in Environmental Health
  • Minor in Forensic Science
  • Minor in Health Policy and Management
  • Minor in Information Technology
  • Minor in Nutrition
  • Minor in Operations Management
  • Minor in Pre-Health Professions
  • Minor in Professional Performance
  • Minor in Project Management
  • Minor in Public and Population Health
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Advanced American Sign Language
  • Undergraduate Certificate in ASL/English Interpreting
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Deaf Studies and Social Justice
  • Master of Arts in Organizational Communication
  • Master of Engineering in Project Management
  • Master of Science in Engineering Management
  • Master of Science in Human and Organization Performance Effectiveness
  • Master of Science in Information Technology
  • Master of Science in Project Management
  • Master of Science in Project Management (Flex)
  • Graduate Certificate in Advanced American Sign Language
  • Graduate Certificate in ASL/English Interpreting
  • Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
  • Graduate Certificate in Deaf Studies and Social Justice
  • Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Project Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Professional Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Professional Workplace Communication
  • Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering and Management
• Social Welfare
• Jayhawk Flex
• Office of Graduate Studies, Lawrence and Edwards Campus Students
• Office of Graduate Studies, Medical Center Campus Students
• Office of Academic Affairs
• Office of International Affairs
• ROTC
• Pre-Majors

BA in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies

Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the B.A. in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies.

Freshman

• Fall:
  • Elementary American Sign Language I (3 hours)
  • Introduction to the Deaf Community (Recommended) (3 hours)
  • Core 34: English (SGE)010 (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SGE)050 (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • Elementary American Sign Language II (3 hours)
  • Core 34: English (SGE)010 (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 (3 hours)

Sophomore

• Fall:
  • Intermediate American Sign Language (3 hours)
  • Fingerspelling I (Recommended) (2 hours)
  • Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)030 (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)040 (4 hours)
  • Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • Intermediate American Sign Language II (3 hours)
  • ASLD 530 (Recommended) (3 hours)
  • American Sign Language Linguistics (Strongly recommended) (3 hours)
  • Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 (3 hours)
  • Elective (3 hours)

Junior

• Fall:
  • ASLD 311 (3 hours)
  • ASLD 312 (3 hours)
  • ASLD 505 (3 hours)
  • Upper Division Elective (3 hours)
  • Upper Division Elective (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • ASLD 313 (3 hours)
  • ASLD 506 (3 hours)
  • ASLD Elective (3 hours)
  • Upper Division Elective (3 hours)
  • Upper Division Elective (3 hours)

Senior

• Fall:
  • ASLD 588 or 589 (Capstone) (3 hours)
  • ASLD Elective (3 hours)
  • Upper Division Elective (3 hours)
  • Elective (3 hours)
  • Elective (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • ASLD Elective (3 hours)
  • ASLD Elective (3 hours)
  • Elective (3 hours)
  • Elective (3 hours)
  • Elective (3 hours)

Total Hours: 120

Notes

• This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
• This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.
• This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.