The Sign Language/Deaf Studies Associate Degree program gives students an opportunity to acquire an understanding of the Deaf community as a part of human diversity. The courses are designed to prepare students to spend their professional or social lives after graduation in the Deaf community or to make further contributions in a chosen academic discipline. The Sign Language/Deaf Studies program offers an introductory course to help all entering students develop a special focus on the sociological, historical, and linguistic aspects to deaf and hard-of-hearing people. The core program is designed for students to develop a multidisciplinary approach in the areas of teaching, language, community, history, culture, and literature to the study of deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

A critical part of anyone's college education includes a broad liberal arts education. This general education helps students to gain an understanding and appreciation of themselves; their history and culture; the history and culture of humanity; the principles and impact of mathematics, science and technology; and the principles of effective communication.

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