Deaf Studies - California State University - Northridge

Deaf Studies from California State University - Northridge is a Campus Bachelor Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The primary objectives of the Deaf Studies major are: 1. To convey basic knowledge and understanding about the language and culture of Deaf people including their history and social experiences; 2. To provide students with instruction and training in preparation for advanced degree programs and/or professional careers working with deaf people. CSUN is proud to be one of the few mainstream institutions in the nation that offers a comprehensive undergraduate program in the area of Deaf Studies and has long been acknowledged as a leader in providing quality education in a variety of deaf-related fields. In addition, CSUN provides Deaf Studies majors with a variety of other unique opportunities including membership in student organizations, interaction with more than 200 deaf/hard-of-hearing students who attend this institution, the most extensive collection of resource materials related to deafness in the western United States, participation in a variety of campus/community events including Deafestivals and ASL/Deaf Theatre productions, and on-the-job training while earning university credit. Careers During recent years, a number of significant legislative and judicial initiatives and directives have appeared at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure that the approximately 700,000 Deaf Americans have full access to public and private programs and services. As social, community, legal and educational services have expanded nationwide, many career possibilities have opened up for persons interested in professional work in deaf-related fields. The Deaf Studies major at CSUN will provide appropriate exposure and preparation to students interested in careers as sign language interpreters, sign language instructors, counselors, government specialists, teachers of the deaf, community service coordinators/advocates, and many other deaf-related vocations. Student Learning Outcomes of the Undergraduate Program 1. Demonstrate ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) with Deaf people. 2. Identify the major features of and issues in the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of power, privilege, and oppression on the Deaf Community that result in Deaf people's experience of prejudice, discrimination, and inequity. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of how the study of Deaf Studies enables individuals to make informed judgments that strengthen the Deaf Community. 5. Demonstrate an appreciation of the contributions of Deaf arts and humanities for shedding light on what it means to be Deaf. 6. Describe communication between hearing people and Deaf people that is vital to society. 7. Analyze critically how a Deaf person's socio-cultural history affects one's sense of self and relationship to others. 8. Reflect critically one's abilities in interacting with Deaf individuals socially, and professionally, and evaluate the level of integration achieved. View more details on California State University - Northridge, CA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.