American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, A.S.
The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Degree Program is designed for individuals who do not have a college degree and are interested in the field of Deaf Studies, Linguistics, communications, psychology, social work, rehabilitation, education of the Deaf and other related areas. The program provides a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approach in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies. Areas of scholarly pursuit include cultural and historical studies, linguistic examination, and literary analysis, as well as the study of the language in its conversational form. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions working with Deaf persons. The program can be completed either as part-time or full-time in the day or evening.
Students are admitted to the ASL and Deaf Studies Program when they have demonstrated English competency.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing students are encouraged to participate in this program.
Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions working with Deaf persons in a variety of social service settings and/or for transfer to four-year degree programs.
American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, A.S. Curriculum
American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, CT.
The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Certificate Program is designed for individuals who currently have a college degree (Associate degree or higher) and are interested in the fields of Deaf Studies, linguistics, communications, psychology, social work, rehabilitation, education of the Deaf and other related areas. The program provides a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approach in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies. Areas of scholarly pursuit include cultural and historical studies, linguistic examination, and literary analysis, as well as the study of the language in its conversational form. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions working with Deaf persons. This program can be completed either as part-time or full-time in the day or evening.
Students are admitted to the ASL and Deaf Studies Certificate Program when they have demonstrated English competency and have satisfactorily completed the two semesters of the Pre-entry-level.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing students are encouraged to participate in this program.
Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions working with Deaf persons in social service settings.
American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, CT. Curriculum
Contact
Information about the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Programs may be obtained at the ASL&DS and AEIP office:
Room 205, Plainfield Campus
or
Advising, Career, and Transfer Services, Logos Building, 1st floor, Plainfield Campus
Plainfield Campus
232 East Second Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060-1308