Deaf Studies
AA
The Deaf Studies pathway is the only two-year associate of arts (A. A.) degree track in Western Washington offering two full years of intensive study in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture.
The pathway includes skills classes, laboratory experience, and lecture/discussion classes. The skill, academic, and discussion classes, combined with outside reading and activities, create an intense and rewarding learning experience.
For information on related programs, see the Interpreter Training Program and Deaf Interpreter Training Certificate Program.
Career Opportunities
The Deaf Studies pathway is designed to prepare students for continued studies or employment in education, human/social services, linguistics, medicine, jurisprudence, religion, anthropology, and sociology. Further, students are given background that helps to prepare them to enter jobs in vocational rehabilitation, early childhood education, and social and mental health agencies working with individuals who are deaf.
Entrance Requirements
Test requirements: COMPASS placement testing. Must be eligible for English 101 and Math 084.
How To Get Started
- Complete the Standard Procedure for Admission to the College
- Eligibility Evaluation After completing the above test(s), students must take their test results to the Division Counselor for interpretation and eligibility to enter the program.
- Attend a program orientation session if possible. This may be waived for out-of-town applicants.
Estimated Training Costs
- Tuition
- Photo ID Card (one-time fee)
- Student Activity Fee (per quarter)
- Transportation Mgmt Fee (per quarter)
- Computer Lab Fee (per quarter)
- Universal Technology Fee (per quarter)
- Lab Fee (each quarter) $29.25
- Video Tapes $30.00
- Books (entire program) $500.00
Curriculum
| 1'st Quarter | Credits | |
| A.A. distribution coursework (10 cr.) | ||
| ASL& 121 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I | 5 |
| 2'nd Quarter | Credits | |
| A.A. distribution coursework (5 cr.) | ||
| ASL& 122 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II | 5 |
| ENGL&102 | COMPOSITION II | 5 |
| 3'rd Quarter | Credits | |
| ASL& 123 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III | 5 |
| HUM 105 | INTERCULTURE COMMUNICATION | 5 |
| LAN 110 | COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS: ASL AND ENGLISH | 5 |
| 4'th Quarter | Credits | |
| A.A. distribution coursework (5 cr.) | ||
| ASL 125 | AMERICAN DEAF CULTURE | 5 |
| ASL& 221 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV | 5 |
| 5'th Quarter | Credits | |
| A.A. distribution coursework (5 cr.) | ||
| ASL 125 | AMERICAN DEAF CULTURE | 5 |
| ASL& 222 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE V | 5 |
| 6'th Quarter | Credits | |
| ASL& 223 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE VI | 5 |
| DRMA 112 | AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE THEATRE | 5 |
| SPS 201 | SURVEY OF HEARING IMPAIRMENT | 5 |
| Total Credits = 65 | ||
Contact the division counselor for information regarding any changes to the curriculum.
It is suggested that students work closely with the division counselor to plan their A. A. degree distribution coursework to ensure that they meet transfer and A.A. degree requirements.
For Further Information:
Deaf Studies Program
Health and Human Services
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room 2BE3210
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 344-4347
TTY: (206) 344-4347
FAX: (206) 587-6337
Maureen Wood-Mottley mawood@sccd.ctc.edu 206.587.6953