OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate |
Certificate code CTPDRU
College of Health Sciences and Professions
School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences
Grover Center W218
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1407
csd@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/chsp/rehab/communication-sciences
Becky Brooks, contact person,
brooksb1@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The CSD Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate provides an opportunity for all undergraduate Ohio University students interested in furthering their understanding of American Sign Language (ASL), as well as, the history, community, and culture of individuals who are deaf. The program provides students with the necessary knowledge and skill in ASL to become allies to the deaf community. The curriculum provides a firm underpinning for entry into a career for students who seek collaborative employment experiences with the deaf community in fields such as health and human services, education, social services, community service agencies, vocational rehabilitation, etc.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements. Pre-requisites to the certifcate are CSD 1110 - Elementary ASL I and CSD 1120 - Elementary ASL II .
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements. Pre-requisites to the certifcate are CSD 1110 - Elementary ASL I and CSD 1120 - Elementary ASL II .
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements. Pre-requisites to the certifcate are CSD 1110 - Elementary ASL I and CSD 1120 - Elementary ASL II .
Opportunities Upon Graduation
This certificate provides greater opportunities for students who wish to communicate in ASL in their chosen career. Note, these students are not qualified to interpret, nor does this certificate make the student an expert in the field of American Sign Language or Deaf Studies. A CSD Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate may be used as a related field in BA degrees (i.e. Communication Studies and Bachelor of Specialized Studies).
Requirements
Certificate Hours Requirement
The Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate requires completion of a minimum of 21 semester hours.
Required Courses
Complete the following courses:
- HSLS 2110 - Intermediate American Sign Language I Credit Hours: 3
- HSLS 2120 - Intermediate American Sign Language II Credit Hours: 3
- HSLS 3110 - Advanced American Sign Language I Credit Hours: 3
- HSLS 3120 - Advanced American Sign Language II Credit Hours: 3
- HSLS 3140 - American Sign Language Development Credit Hours: 3
HSLS Elective Option:
Choose one of the following courses:
- HSLS 1130 - Introduction to the Deaf Community Credit Hours: 3
- HSLS 2140 - Introduction to Deaf Culture Credit Hours: 3
Non-HSLS Elective Option
Choose one of the following courses:
- ANTH 1010 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
- INST 1011 - Introduction to Diversity Studies Credit Hours: 3