Deaf Studies - Camden County College

Deaf Studies from Camden County College is a Campus Associate Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. This Deaf Studies option is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to learn about deafness and sign language in depth but do not wish to become professional interpreters. Although the Deaf Studies Option is similar to the Interpreter Education program, 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. Program Goals ? To prepare students to communicate in American Sign Language with a high degree of fluency. ? To prepare students to analyze source language texts. ? To prepare students to assess the communication needs of deaf consumers in a variety of settings. ? To provide students with an understanding of the deaf community and support service system. ? To foster in students the commitment to empower deaf people in society through support service initiatives. ? To provide students with a broad knowledge base in deafness and sign language in order to become employed in deafness related professions. Program Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the program the graduate will be able to: 1. Communicate in American Sign Language with fluency. 2. Analyze source language texts. 3. Assess the communication needs of deaf consumers in a variety of settings. 4. Describe the deaf community and the support service system. Employment Opportunities Though this curriculum does not prepare students for specific careers after graduation, the broad liberal arts background assists students in pursuing careers in deafness which require advanced degrees. These careers include audiology, counseling for the deaf,and psychology for the deaf. View more details on Camden County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.