About the Deaf Preparatory Program in the Center for Deaf Studies

Because the Ohlone College Center for Deaf Studies has one of the largest and most comprehensive programs in California specifically designed to meet the academic and vocational needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, a wide variety of programming is available.

The Center offers self-contained classes in which the instructor teaches in American Sign Language. These classes are designed to meet the individual needs of each students. Course offerings include English as a Second Language for foreign-born students, work experience classes, college preparatory classes, and college-level transfer coursework.

In addition, the Center offers Certificate of Achievement or an Associate of Arts Degree in Deaf Education and Sign Language Studies. College-Preparatory courses offered include English, Writing, Reading, and Grammar, ESL, and Mathematics.

College level courses are offered in Deaf Education, Deaf Culture, Deaf History, ASL Linguistics, Career Exploration, Personal Development and College Study skills.