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Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate

Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate

The CSD Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate provides an opportunity for all 帝王会所 undergraduate students interested in furthering their understanding of American Sign Language (ASL), including the history, community and culture of individuals who are deaf. 

Through the program, students gain 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.

Admission Requirements

There are no requirements beyond University admission requirements. The pre-requisites to the certificate are  and .

Curriculum

To complete the undergraduate Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate, you must complete a minimum of 21 semester hours. Through five required courses, you'll learn intermediate and advanced sign language and explore the development of sign language. 

Additionally, you can choose electives on topics related to the deaf community and culture, anthropology and diversity studies. Learn more about the program and view course requirements and electives on the University Catalog webpage.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The certificate provides a basic entry-level understanding of the complex dynamics of the deaf community. It may 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).

  • Contact Us

    For more information about the Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate, contact Cheryl Prusinski at prusinsk@ohio.edu.