Sacramento State Deaf Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Deaf Studies transfers starts with DEAF 51, DEAF 52 and DEAF 53; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sac State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Sacramento State Deaf Studies Major Preparation
The courses Sacramento State lists as Deaf Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Sac State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Complete all of these
- DEAF 51 American Sign Language 1
- DEAF 52 American Sign Language 2
- DEAF 53 American Sign Language 3
- DEAF 56 ASL Fingerspelling and Numbers
- DEAF 57 ASL Classifiers
- DEAF 60 Introduction to Deaf Studies
- DEAF 154 American Sign Language 4
- DEAF 155 American Sign Language 5
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sacramento State have a Deaf Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Sacramento State offers Deaf Studies and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Deaf Studies?
Sacramento State's Deaf Studies major preparation includes DEAF 51, DEAF 52, DEAF 53, DEAF 56, DEAF 57 and DEAF 60, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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