This option is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to learn about Deafness and American Sign Language and want to pursue a career working directly with deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Although the Deaf Studies Option is similar to the ASL and English Interpreting degree, it does not require that students take courses specifically designed to enhance or teach interpreting skills. Instead, the Deaf Studies Option offers a more general education in liberal arts.
- Courses
- Learning Outcomes
- Employment
- Special Requirements
- Transfer Opportunities
- Contact
- Additional information
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year / First Semester | ||
| ENG-101 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| HIS-101 | World Civilization I | 3 |
| MTH-107 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts 2 | 3 |
| ASL-101 | American Sign Language I | 3 |
| SLS-202 | American Deaf Culture 3 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| First Year / Second Semester | ||
| ENG-102 | English Composition II 4 | 3 |
| HIS-102 | World Civilization II | 3 |
| MTH-111 | Introduction to Statistics 2 or | |
| BIO-103 | Human Biology | 3 |
| ASL-102 | American Sign Language II 5 | 3 |
| ASL-103 | Fingerspelling 6 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Second Year / First Semester | ||
| BIO-106 | Living in the Environment or | |
| BIO-130 | Plants & Society or | |
| BIO-140 | The Microbial World or | |
| CHM-140 | Chemistry in Society 4 or | |
| PHY-103 | Physics I (for the Non-Science Major) | 4 |
| CIS-106 | Introductory Computing using Google Apps | 2 |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ASL-201 | American Sign Language III 7 | 3 |
| ASL-200 | ASL Essentials 8 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Second Year / Second Semester | ||
| SPE-102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PHL-131 | Introduction to Ethics or | |
| THE-121 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| PSY-101 | Basic Psychology | 3 |
| ASL-202 | American Sign Language IV 9 | 3 |
| SLS-201 | ASL Linguistics 10 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits | 60 | |
2 Must test into College level Math or take all appropriate prerequisites
3 Co-requisite: ASL-101
4 Prerequisite: ENG-101
5 Prerequisite: ASL-101
7 Prerequisite: ASL-102
8 Prerequisite: ASL-102; Corequisite: ASL-201
9 Prerequisite: ASL-201
10 Prerequisite: ASL-102
Program Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Use American Sign Language fluently and express knowledge of ASL Linguistics.
- Describe the common practices, perspectives, and behaviors patterns of Deaf people and members of the Deaf Community in the Deaf Culture.
- Participate in deaf-related events and activities and with members of the Deaf Community.
Employment Opportunities
- Education
- Counseling for the deaf
- Audiology
- Teaching
- Social work
- Speech pathology
Special Program Requirements
Students with signing experience and wishing to enter a higher-level ASL course may take the ASL Placement Test. Contact Sally Ann H. Emilius to make an appointment via email.
Contact Persons
Dr. Martine Howard, Coordinator
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4744
email: mhoward@camdencc.edu
Registration & Advisement
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4506
Additional information
| CIP Code | 24.0101 |
|---|---|
| Program Code | SLS.AA |
