Deaf Studies

About the Program

Our Deaf Studies Certificate program in the School of Education within the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) is designed to provide an understanding of deaf culture and basic American Sign Language skills. The structure of this certificate program allows you to focus on the heritage and culture of deaf individuals in Cincinnati and across the nation.

Review the American Sign Language (ASL) Policy document.

Program Objectives

By graduation, you will have:

  • Built American Sign Language skills
  • Obtained knowledge about the heritage and culture of the deaf community
  • Prepared to work in fields such as education, rehabilitation, social work, and law

Contact Information

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Corbin Purdum

Assistant Director, Student Recruitment

360 Teachers-Dyer Complex

513-556-6190