2024-2025 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Certificate in Deaf Studies

The Certificate in Deaf Studies draws on research and knowledge in the study of languages and special education to prepare students who are able to address the educational needs of an underserved population. This certificate is an introduction to Deaf Studies with a concentration in education to prepare students for entry-job levels and further post-graduate work in education or interpretation.

Certificate in Deaf Studies

Certificate Core

ASL 125Intermediate American Sign Language I

3

ASL 126Intermediate American Sign Language II

3

SPED 215Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through (dis)ability Perspectives

3

SPED 315Introduction to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities

3

LING 430/LING 530Topics in Applied Linguistics

3

Total Credit Hours: 15