Communication Strategies for Individuals Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Who have a Disability (Microcredential)

MCCD

Speech-Language Pathology Department
Caudell 316
(716) 878-4412
speech.buffalostate.edu/

This micro-credential is a five-course sequence that provides students with core knowledge about individuals with hearing impairments or other disorders who communicate using American Sign Language (ASL).  In addition to focusing on the acquisition of ASL skills, this micro-credential will provide key information pertaining to cultural, and educational issues for persons of all ages who are deaf or hard-of-hearing or who communicate through sign for other reasons. 

15 Undergraduate Credits
SLP 101AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I3
SLP 201AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II3
SLP 301ADVANCED SIGN LANGUAGE3
SLP 330DEAF CULTURE IN AMERICA3
EXE 324SIGN LANGUAGE FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES3