Deaf Studies Certificate

CONTACT

Claire Sanders, 413.650.5368, csanders@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Deaf Studies Certificate provides first-year students with foundational knowledge in American Sign Language (ASL) and an introduction to the culture and history of Deaf people.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

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

communicate with Deaf/hard-of-hearing people at an advanced beginner level in American Sign Language
demonstrate respect of and an understanding towards the Deaf/hard-of hearing population as well as its culture and history
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

This certificate program is an ideal choice for students majoring in other degree programs as it will add knowledge and specialized skills in the workforce.

Students are encouraged to enter this certificate program in the Fall semester to complete in one year.

Although learning ASL is a part of the certificate goal, this certificate is not designed to lead to employment where ASL fluency is required.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 24 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ASL 101(C) - American Sign Language I Credit(s): 3
ASL 102(C) - American Sign Language II 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
or
HIS 108(C) - Deaf History Credit(s): 3
DFS 110 - Lived Experiences in the Deaf World Credit(s): 3
SOC 110(B) - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

TOTAL: 24 CREDITS

NOTES

Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all ASL prefix courses in order to graduate from this program.

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