Deaf Studies (PB) at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The deaf studies professional certificate program at UC Blue Ash College (UCBA) is designed to provide an understanding of deaf culture and American Sign Language to students who have previously completed a baccalaureate degree. The structure of this certificate program allows the student to acquire basic American Sign Language skills and focus on the heritage and culture of the deaf community in Cincinnati and across the nation.

Faculty: UC Blue Ash College | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

Students need to earn no lower than a C in all required courses, and have a final grade point average at UCBA of at least 2.5. In order to graduate, you must complete an application for degree or certificate, usually the semester before you expect to complete the program. You should see your advisor for specific information well in advance of your final term.

Career pathways

This professional certificate program is open to all students with a baccalaureate degree and an interest in American Sign Language and deaf studies. The certificate can provide additional training needed for a current career or prepare students for a variety of new careers, and may allow students to enter an interpreting program with knowledge of deaf culture and American

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Application information

Entry requirements

This professional certificate is for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree in any major. All students interested in the deaf studies certificate must submit an application to the program advisor (see above). Credits are accepted from any institutionally accredited college or university. Enrollment Services shall have discretionary authority to accept credits from other institutions in consultation with program directors or department chairpersons. Application of transfer credit to the student's program is at the discretion of the appropriate program director or department chairperson. At least one-half of the required course work in this certificate program must be taken at UC Blue Ash to qualify for graduation.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uc.edu/apply.html

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