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Deaf Preparatory Program Courses

Register for classes using WebAdvisor. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times. ASL classes use the Subject Code "DEAF". Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. Contact a Center for Deaf Studies counselor with your questions or to review academic program requirements.

A sampling of courses for this discipline includes (not a complete list):

Skip list of courses.

  • DEAF-110A Introduction to English as a Second Language in American Sign Language
  • DEAF-116A ESL Vocabulary I in American Sign Language
  • DEAF-118A ESL Writing I in American Sign Language
  • DEAF-119A ESL Reading I in American Sign Language
  • DEAF-120A Basic Grammar I
  • DEAF-121A Intermediate Grammar I
  • DEAF-130A Literacy I
  • DEAF-131A Intermediate Literacy I
  • DEAF-140A Lifeskills Mathematics I
  • DEAF-141A Workplace Communication I
  • DEAF-143 Deaf Vocational Awareness
  • DEAF-145A Deaf Vocational Planning
  • DEAF-145B Job Seeking Strategies for Deaf Students
  • DEAF-147B Citizenship: One's Role
  • DEAF-148 Community Service
  • DEAF-160A Personal and Social Awareness I
  • DEAF-161 Introduction to the Deaf Community
  • DEAF-165 Study Techniques: MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access
  • DEAF-166 Study Techniques: Introduction to Multimedia Photoshop, MS PowerPoint, and MS Publisher
  • DEAF-172A Strategies for Successful Writing
  • DEAF-173B Strategies for Successful Reading
  • DEAF-175 Advanced English Grammar for Mainstreamed Students
  • DEAF-176A Academic Vocabulary I
  • DEAF-188A Intensive University Preparation: Academic Writing I
  • DEAF-189A Intensive University Preparation: Academic Reading I
  • DEAF-191 Human Potential Seminar
  • DEAF-330 Educating the Deaf
  • DEAF-331 Counseling the Deaf
  • DEAF-332 Development of the Deaf Child

Student Learning Outcomes for Deaf Preparation / Deaf Education

Upon successful completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:

  • Develop individualized Student Education Plans outlining personal, educational, and career goals using multiple measures.
  • Become advocates for themselves with regard to personal, educational, and career aspirations.
  • Chart personal, educational, and career plans beyond Ohlone.

Deaf Education Certification Program

  • Identify jobs within the field of deaf education that would match their personal interests and skills.
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses of various communication methods, language options, and placement sites that are currently being used with deaf children in educational settings.

Intensive University Preparation Program (IUPP)

  • Pass IUPP Exit Exam and demonstrate eligibility to enroll in ENGL-151B and MATH-152.
  • Demonstrate successful achievement of the objectives of the IUPP as able to read, discuss, and react to college level readings; compose essays having clear organization, thesis, and support; express original ideas in English with few grammatical errors; and demonstrate independent study habits.

Community Education and Self Improvement Program

  • Demonstrate growth in writing and reading skills.
  • Enhance interpersonal, technological, and community awareness skills needed to become more independent and self-sustaining.

Direct Employment Program

  • Participate in job search activities, actively pursue job leads, and utilize job placement services.
  • Demonstrate the attitude and behavior needed to obtain gainful employment.

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