American Sign Language Studies: Culture Certificate

Mission

The ASL Studies: Culture certificate will equip students and community members in developing cultural competencies and in-depth knowledge of the diversity in the Deaf communities as it pertains to their field of study and careers.

Learning Outcomes

Develop knowledge to enhance students’ perspectives in Deaf cultural studies.
Practice sensitivity and understanding toward diverse Deaf communities.

Core Courses

ASL 315 American Deaf Culture Credits: 3
ASL 320 Deaf Women Studies Credits: 3
ASL 340 Introduction to the Deaf Latino Community Credits: 3
ASL 429 American Deaf History Credits: 3
ASL 465 Black Deaf Culture Credits: 3

Elective Credits: 3

ASL 327 Deaf Cinema History Credits: 3
ASL 440 Mental Health in the Deaf Community Credits: 3
Other ASL elective courses may be selected in consultation with an ASL major advisor Credits: 3

Total Credits: 18

Satisfactory Grade Use

Program requirements are not fulfilled with a grade of S.
Do not select Satisfactory/No Credit grading for any courses that will be used in the program.