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Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Studies Certificate

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
32.5
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
DEAF 310
American Sign Language I
4
Req
DEAF 351
Introduction to American Deaf Culture
3

Semester 2 (Spring)

7.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
DEAF 312
American Sign Language II
4
Req
DEAF 320
Fingerspelling, Classifiers and Numbers
0.5
Req
DEAF 352
Introduction to American Deaf Education
3

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

4 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
DEAF 314
American Sign Language III
4

Semester 4 (Spring)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
DEAF 316
American Sign Language IV
4
Req
DEAF 355
Audism and Inequality of the Deaf
3

Third Year

Semester 5 (Fall)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
RE
DEAF 318
American Sign Language V
4
Req
DEAF 370
Linguistics of American Sign Language
3
Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Career path

Career Options:

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions such as paraprofessional services in an individual or group setting, in an educational or social services agency which serves deaf clients.

Scheduling Notes:

  • DEAF 370 is offered in the fall.
  • DEAF 352 and 355 are offered in the spring.
  • All of the other DEAF courses are offered in both fall and spring.

Other Notes:

This program can be started in the spring as well. See a counselor to adjust the coursework.

Published April 15, 2024

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