The University of Texas at Austin College of Education 8 courses 24 total credits
This certificate is designed to provide students with the foundational and practical knowledge and experience needed to meaningfully engage with deaf people across diverse settings. Students will build a working knowledge of deaf culture, including American Sign Language (ASL), deaf cognition and learning, and applications in the design of digital environments. The final course in this sequence is a supervised internship/practicum experience at a host site that aligns with the specific degree program and future goals of the participants. Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies. Students must earn a βBβ or better in either ASL 601D or 610D in order to be admitted into the certificate.
| College Requirements - Education | credits |
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | credits |
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASL 601D | American Sign Language I: Beginning | 6 |
| ASL 610D | American Sign Language II: Beginning | 6 |
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SLH 308K | Perspectives on Deafness | 3 |
| ASL 350 | Topics in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, and Interpreting | 3 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I 310J | Introduction to Social Justice Informatics | 3 |
| I 320J | Topics in Social Justice Informatics | 3 |
| EDP 340D | Deaf Cognition and Learning | 3 |
| EDP 378D | Practicum in Deaf Accessibility | 3 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
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