Deaf Leadership and Advocacy
General
Program Title
Deaf Leadership and Advocacy
Degree Designation
GC
Award Type
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
The Graduate Certificate in Deaf Leadership and Advocacy program is designed to build and strengthen the capacity of emerging leaders within the domestic and international deaf community with a specific focus on leadership within education systems. A core value of the program is representation in the student body by Deaf students. The certificate is designed for Deaf students who are interested in developing leadership and teaching skills in educational settings. Sign Language interpreters may also be considered for the program. Courses and practical experiences will focus on leadership development, teamwork, advocacy, disability policy, curriculum development, professional interpreters, and effective communication skills.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
No School/College
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
2.75
Other requirements applicants MUST complete prior to admission.
Demonstration of skills in their native Sign Language is a foundational requirement for this program.
Admissions process.
Interview required
Required GPA for graduation
3
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Synthesize historical, cultural, and linguistic dimensions of Deaf identities and communities through a comparative cross-cultural lens.
Outcome
Develop leadership, advocacy, and teamwork skills for education settings.
Outcome
Critique the linguistic parameters for teaching sign language to foreign Deaf students.
Outcome
Demonstrate basic expressive and receptive conversational skills in American Sign Language.
Outcome
Evaluate disability policy and advocacy for Deaf citizens.
Outcome
Produce skills to teach cross-cultural sign language to foreign Deaf students.
Degree Maps
Major Code
9455
Program Code
340252023