Liberal Arts & Sciences w/an option in ASL / Deaf Studies

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American Sign Language Undergraduate Associate of Science

Degree Title

Liberal Arts & Sciences w/an option in ASL / Deaf Studies

Division

Liberal Arts

Degree Designation

Associate of Science

Undergraduate (UG)

Undergraduate

Program Description

This program is designed for students who intend to complete a baccalaureate degree in a chosen field (e.g. Biology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Nursing, Medicine, Social Sciences, the Arts) which serves individuals who are deaf and who use ASL to communicate. Students planning to transfer after graduation should consult the catalog of the college where they intend to complete their studies. Graduates of this program customarily transfer to baccalaureate institutions. Graduates not immediately pursuing an additional degree frequently work as paraprofessionals in the student's chosen field of study which serves individuals who are deaf and who use ASL to communicate. (Positions include lab technician; office technician in a business, criminal justice or social services organization; teacher's aide; a substitute teacher.)

Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of American Sign Language across registers and dialects

Analyze American Deaf culture

Explain the historical, political, recreational, medical, educational, and linguistic issues that affect individuals who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Identify the laws and legislations that impact the civil rights of Deaf people

Demonstrate knowledge of the prevalent models (pathological vs. humanistic) of Deafness and hard of hearing

Identify the various types, causes, and levels of deaf or hearing loss