Deaf Studies Option, Arts and Science, A.S.

CONTACT

Claire Sanders, 413.650.5368, csanders@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The two-year program prepares students to work with the deaf and hard-of-hearing population in a variety of entry-level positions.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

communicate with Deaf/hard-of-hearing people at an advanced level in American Sign Language
show respect for and an in-depth understanding towards the Deaf/hard-of-hearing population
obtain a rich knowledge of the culture, history, and literature of Deaf people
possess a practicum experience at a setting involving the Deaf community

Students will use these ASL competencies and knowledge to help them further study at a four-year institution or pursue an entry-level career. Entry-level career opportunities include, but are not limited to: para-educators, dormitory residential advisors, job coaches, and communication specialists.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 26-27 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
PSY 110(B) - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 110(B) - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Mathematics Elective (D) Credit(s): 3-4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 30 CREDITS

ASL 101(C) - American Sign Language I Credit(s): 3
ASL 102(C) - American Sign Language II Credit(s): 3
ASL 201(C) - American Sign Language III Credit(s): 3
ASL 202(C) - American Sign Language IV Credit(s): 3
DFS 101(C) - Introduction to Deaf Studies Credit(s): 3
DFS 104(C) - Deaf Culture Credit(s): 3
DFS 108(C) - Deaf History Credit(s): 3
DFS 204 - Pre-Practicum in Deaf Studies Credit(s): 3
DFS 205(C) - Deaf Literature Credit(s): 3
DFS 213 - Deaf Studies Practicum Credit(s): 3

PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 3 CREDITS

Select 1 of the following:

ANT 101(B) - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
POL 140(B) - Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Credit(s): 3
PSY 210(B) - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 216(B) - Human Development Credit(s): 3
SOC 214(B) - Social Problems Credit(s): 3
SSN 120(B) - Conflict Resolution and Mediation Credit(s): 3

GENERAL ELECTIVE: 0-1 CREDITS

Sufficient to complete 60 credit graduation requirement; any course listed in the catalog is acceptable

General Elective Credit(s): 0-1

TOTAL: 60 CREDITS

NOTES

This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and universities. MassTransfer will also grant students automatic acceptance to certain state colleges and universities by achieving the minimum grade point average and the HCC degree.

Depending on course selection, 50% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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