OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate |
Certificate code CTPDRU
College of Health Sciences and Professions
Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences
Grover Center W218
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1407
csd@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/chsp/rehab/communication-sciences
Cheryl Prusinski, contact person,
prusinsk@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), including the history, community, and culture of individuals who are deaf. The program provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills in ASL to become allies with the deaf community. The curriculum provides a foundation for students to develop collaborative opportunities with the deaf community in improving access to services 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 certificate 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 certificate 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 certificate are CSD 1110 - Elementary ASL I and CSD 1120 - Elementary ASL II .
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The certificate provides a basic entry-level understanding of the complex dynamics of the deaf community. It shall be used as an avenue for students in their careers to provide resources, support, and information to professionals who interact with deaf people in a variety of settings. The certificate shall be used to address the traditional systematic oppression experienced by deaf people and find innovative ways to improve quality access to services for deaf people.
Note, that these students are not qualified to interpret, nor does this certificate make the student an expert in teaching 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. Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences, 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