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The Deaf Studies major provides students with a solid proficiency in American Sign Language and a deep understanding of the culture and community of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This immersion into Deaf culture begins with the very first courses in American Sign Language (ASL) which are taught by instructors who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Students are expected to continue their immersion through required attendance at Deaf community events, silent lunches and dinners, and guest speaker events. During the Senior year, all students complete a 2 to 4 unit internship at an agency, organization or school that provides services to the Deaf community. All DFST majors take 35 to 37 units of core courses designed to introduce students to Deaf culture, and provide an intensive push towards fluency in American Sign Language. Students then select one of two major focus areas, or can elect to complete one of two combined majors. The options are listed below. Deaf Studies Human Services Area of Focus: This area of focus is for students who want careers in agencies or organizations that provide services to individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The B.S. degree prepares students for entry-level work in social service agencies, and non-profit organizations. This focus area is also beneficial for students who want to continue post-baccalaureate studies in interpreter training programs. Deaf Studies Deaf Culture Area of Focus: This area of focus is for students who want to learn more about the history, language, and culture of the Deaf. Students will gain a solid understanding of the Deaf community with a grounding in anthropological and sociological methods of studying cultures. Deaf Studies - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Combined Major: Speech-language pathologists and audiologists provide services to individuals with difficulty communicating. This includes communication across all modalities, including American Sign Language. This unique combined degree program prepares students to work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals who use American Sign Language as their first language. Students who want certification to practice as speech-language pathologists or audiologists must continue their education at the graduate level. Deaf Studies - Elementary Education Combined Major: The current educational environment focuses on including Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in inclusive classroom settings. This combined degree leads to full certification in elementary education, with the benefits of gaining proficiency in American Sign Language and learning about Deaf culture. Teachers with this combined degree will be prepared to include Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in their elementary classrooms. Students wanting teaching certification for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing can continue their training at the graduate level.
Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Studies 
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