Deaf Studies Certificate
The Deaf Studies Certificate requires 15 hours to complete. Students will discover a rich world of knowledge and understanding as they delve into the lives of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, immersing themselves in the vibrant world of Deaf Culture.
While the certificate won’t lead to interpreter licensure, it will empower each student with essential insights and perspectives related to Deaf Culture.
NOTE: For the most up-to-date information, be sure to visit the undergraduate course catalog, Deaf Studies, Certificate (1738).
Required Courses (15 Hours)
American Sign Language I
Fall Semester Only.
Principles, methods, and techniques for communicating with individuals who sign. Topics include expressive and receptive sign skills, manual alphabet, numbers, and sign vocabulary. Off campus experiences are required. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to designated or assigned sites.
American Sign Language II
Spring Semester Only.
Prerequisites: ASL 101 and/or permission of instructor. Continuation and expansion of principles, methods and techniques for communicating with individuals who sign. Off-campus experiences are required. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to designated or assigned sites.
Fulfills World Language with a grade of C or better.
Deaf Culture in America
Prerequisites: 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations Courses, or junior status. Provides analysis of the sociological, cultural and political impacts of deafness and compares various dynamics between Deaf and Hearing cultures in the United States.
Colonnade K-SC
International Deaf Studies
Prerequisites: ASL 102, with a minimum grade of C. Expands the student's global understanding and knowledge of language, culture, education, law, technology, services provided and careers for the deaf and hard of hearing in other countries.
Colonnade K-LG
Electives, Pick 3 Hours From
Deaf Culture and History
Prerequisites: CD 102, with a minimum grade of C; or CDCC 102C, with a minimum grade of C; or ASL 102, with a minimum grade of C. This course will serve to supplement a student's American Sign Language (ASL) conversational skills. Receptive and expressive fingerspelling course content will serve to further strengthen the student's use of this language. In addition, the course will also focus on aspects and applications of incorporating numerals into use of ASL in a variety of contexts. The class will be conducted without voice to enhance comprehension of the language.
ASL Special Topics
Prerequisites: ASL 102. An in-depth examination of a current topic and relevance in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
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