Deaf Studies
Bachelor of Arts
120 Credit Hours
Description
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Deaf Studies program offers students a comprehensive understanding of Deaf culture, history, language, and community. This program examines areas including American Sign Language linguistics, Deaf history and culture, advocacy, interpreting and translation, and social justice issues impacting the Deaf community. Students will gain a strong academic foundation and practical skills related to the Deaf community. Students must complete specialized training in one of two tracks: Sign Language Interpreting or Advocacy Social Services and complete a practicum and fieldwork course during their final semester of the program.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Communicate effectively in American Sign Language and English
- Provide culturally responsive and impartial services to all consumers and clients
- Maintain a high standard of ethics and professionalism
- Employ critical reflexivity to one's own professional practice
- Interpret and transliterate effectively and accurately
- Satisfy professional benchmark exams to advance and pursue minimal entry level interpreting credentials
Admissions Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED
- Credentials earned outside of the US must be evaluated by an approved agency
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Completed application with Carolina University
Graduation Requirements
- Shall have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0;
- Shall have passed all courses in his/her curriculum and made a C- or better in professional core courses;
- Shall have completed at least 24 of the final 30 hours with Carolina University.
Courses
General Education Core (36 Credit Hours)
Professional Core (51 Credit Hours)
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Advocacy in Social Services Track (33 Credit Hours)
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Sign Language Interpreting Track (33 Credit Hours)
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