For students who are interested in pursuing careers working with deaf/hard of hearing children or adults, the B.A. Deaf Studies degree will allow for a concentration in Deaf Education or Sign Language Interpreting. The courses within this program will provide students with a foundation in American Sign Language, Deaf Culture(s), and skills specific to teaching or interpreting for deaf individuals. Graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of settings that serve deaf children and/or adults. Graduates are provided coursework and practicum experiences resulting in knowledge of characteristics, curriculum, instructional strategies, and classroom management procedures.
Program Admission
Students are required to meet all university and college admission requirements. In addition, students must:
- Complete Areas A-E;
- Complete ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 each with a grade of “C” or better;
- Complete ASL 1001 with a grade of “C” or better and ASL 1002 , ASL 2001 , and ASL 2002 each with a grade of “B” or better;
- Complete an entrance interview demonstrating at least intermediate conversational proficiency in American Sign Language.
Additional Information
The Deaf Education concentration does not lead to teacher certification.
Those students who are interested in teacher certification must complete the Deaf Education concentration and the M.A.T. Special Education program. Admissions requirements for the Dual Degree B.A. Deaf Studies/M.A.T. Special Education are:
- Online Graduate Application
- minimum 2.50 undergraduate GPA
- GACE Program Admission Assessment
- Georgia Educator Ethics (360)
- Goals Statement
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation
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