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Students may elect to graduate using the degree requirements in effect at the time of

matriculation or completion. If a program is official after a student has matriculat-

ed, the student may choose the degree requirements of the new program.

In no case may a student use a catalog which is more than six years old at the time

of graduation.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

DE C01

Successful completion of this program will enable students, who are not interested in becoming interpreters, to work in a variety of situa-

tions with the deaf community. Students will obtain a strong understanding of American Sign Language, as well as deaf culture and history of

deafness. Students will be able to communicate with deaf family members, friends and co-workers. Students also have the option to enter the

Associate of Applied Science program in Deaf Studies to further their skills and understanding.

31

Total Credits

DEAF STUDIES

31 Credits

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (3 Credits):

CR SEMESTER

COMMUNICATIONS

:

3-5 ___________

BUS 108, COM 101, 102, 215,

ENG 100, 101, 102, 107, 205, JOUR 102,

THTR 105

SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (28 Credits):

CR SEMESTER

AM 145

American Sign Language I

4 ___________

AM 146

American Sign Language II

4 ___________

AM 147

American Sign Language III 4 ___________

AM 148

American Sign Language IV

4 ___________

AM 149

American Sign Language V

4 ___________

AM 151

Fingerspelling I

1 ___________

AM 152

Fingerspelling II

1 ___________

AM 153

Deaf Culture

3 ___________

AM 154

History of Deafness

3 ___________

Computation included in AM 151

Human Relations included in AM 151

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES -

Graduates of this program will have the opportunity to:

• Demonstrate fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) demon-

strated via spontaneous discourse with native and near-native ASL

users.

• Demonstrate the ability to employ narrative skills in rehearsed ASL

storytelling and personal account communication.