Professional Studies in the Deaf Community, B.A.S.

Mission

We live in a linguistically diverse world where individuals see through a multitude of lenses. In this program, we equip professionals to connect people across their differences and to assist them in navigating through barriers to opportunities in areas, such as education, community services, and employment.

Learning Outcomes

Develop critical analysis skills including: situational assessment; ethical reasoning; cultural intelligence lens, and research methodologies.
Demonstrate collaborative and cooperative abilities when engaging with colleagues, community members, and other teams.
Integrate academic foundation, world knowledge, critical analysis skills, communication skills, and language fluency by engaging meaningfully, collaboratively, and intentionally in communicative interactions.

Core Courses

ASL 301 American Sign Language VII Credits: 4
ASL 302 American Sign Language VIII Credits: 4
ASL 303 American Sign Language IX Credits: 4
ASL 315 American Deaf Culture Credits: 3
ASL 353 Linguistics of ASL Credits: 4
ASL 456 First and Second Language Acquisition Credits: 3
LING 310 Introduction to Linguistics Credits: 4
Modern Language Credits: 12

Field Experience Credits: 12

Selected from the following, as approved by the major advisor

INT 242 Interpreter Mindset Seminar Credits: 2
INT 409 Practicum: Interpreting Credits: 1-12
or ASL 409 Practicum Credits: 1-12
INT 410 Internship Credits: 3-12

Cultural Intersections Credits: 12

As approved by the major advisor

Choose One

Modern Language Credits: 12
- Level 200-203 or above
Upper-Division Credits: 12
- Anthropology, American Sign Language, Communication, Psychology, Sociology, or study abroad experience.

Language & Communication Credits: 12

As approved by the major advisor.

English, Literature, American Sign Language, Interpreting, and/or electives from French, German, Spanish or other language.

Elective Credits: 17

As approved by the major advisor.

Selected from the Field Experience, Cultural Intersections, and/or Language & Communication categories, as approved by a major advisor.

Total Credits: 90

Note:

Students must transfer to WOU with an AAS degree to complete this program.

To complete the Professional Studies in the Deaf Community coursework, students work with an academic adviser to develop the program of study including the core courses curriculum, the Field Experience, the Cultural Intersections category, the Language & Communication category and elective courses.