This educational program focuses on the historical, sociological, and linguistic aspects of the deaf and hearing impaired, and that prepares individuals to work with the deaf and hearing impaired. This program typically includes in depth instruction in American Sign Language, American deaf culture, deaf studies, history of the American deaf community, structure of American Sign Language, and civil rights of deaf people.
The colleges, universities and schools below offer majors and degree programs in Deaf Studies. To learn more about a specific school click on any of the links below.
Prescott College
220 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301
| Phone Number: | (877) 350-2100 |
| Website: | www.prescott.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 1,432 (1,034 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
Rochester Institute of Technology
1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623-5603
| Phone Number: | (585) 475-2411 |
| Website: | www.rit.edu/ |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 18,975 (15,675 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.rit.edu/admission.html |
| Financial Aid: | www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/ |
| Online Application: | http://www.rit.edu/emcs/admissions/apply |