Deaf Studies Certificate

CONTACT

Claire Sanders, 413.650.5368, csanders@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Deaf Studies Certificate is designed for students holding a degree in another field who already have basic American Sign Language skills.

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
demonstrate respect of and an in-depth understanding towards the Deaf/hard-of hearing population as well as its culture, history, and literature
provide resources for Deaf/hard-of-hearing people
educate other people about Deaf people and provide deaf-related resources
advocate with the Deaf/hard-of-hearing community relating to sensitive issues

Professional career opportunities with prior or further education include, but are not limited to: teacher, counselor, interpreter, dormitory residential advisor, audiologists, speech-language pathologist, and parent-infant specialist.

Students will become more proficient in ASL as well as becoming familiar with the culture, history, and literature of deaf people, and will gain experience working with this population.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 24 CREDITS

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

TOTAL: 24 CREDITS

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