Program Details
Study deaf people’s language and culture with this online special education degree. Gain a well-rounded understanding and an appreciation of human diversity within the local and global deaf community. You will work with and understand those who identify as:
- d/Deaf
- Hard of Hearing
- DeafBlind
- Deaf+
Students will learn theoretical and practical skills that allow them to succeed in advocacy or interpreting careers, promoting social justice and obtaining resilience-facilitating resources.
With this degree, you will be part of a community committed to fostering a bilingual approach within the Deaf Studies program. Courses align culture, language, and discourse within the Deaf Community. Coursework is immersive, with interactive experiences that teach foundational skills in American Sign Language. Students will benefit from daily application, communication, and involvement in the Deaf Community using American Sign Language.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Carolina University is accredited by:
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools Accreditation Commission (TRACS)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Additional Info
- Candidates must submit a video essay along with the written essay
- Candidates must have completed at least 25 hours of community service in the Deaf community
- Candidates must sign the Deaf Studies Disposition Positionality Statement