Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Elementary Education Major

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The American Sign Language Courses at Flagler College are listed as Sign Language Studies class (SLS 201 , SLS 202 , SLS 301 , and SLS 302 ). These courses represent the various levels of instruction from Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) to Advanced ASL. All Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students are expected to take SLS 201 , SLS 202 , SLS 301 , and SLS 302 or to demonstrate competency in course content. Students entering with ASL experiences should consider taking the ASL Placement Test which is offered each semester during the first week of classes. Information about the ASL placement test can be found at www.flagler.edu/information-for/admitted-students/asl-placement-test-/. SLS 201 and SLS 202 are offered for those students requiring early skill development in ASL and are open to all students. These two courses also fulfill general education requirements in the area of Foundations of Knowledge, Category B. SLS 301 and SLS 302 are designed primarily for students who are majoring in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing but are open to all students wishing to study ASL at an advanced level. Students who have some formal experience with ASL through coursework or interaction with Deaf people will most likely do well on the test and be placed in an upper level class. A “D” in an ASL course for an Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Major is unacceptable and students may not progress to the next level of sign language studies until they retake the ASL course in which they received a “D.”

Required General Education Courses

Students entering with an Associate of Arts degree are exempt from the general education requirements, with the exception of specified courses in their program degree.

COM 101 - Speech Communication Credits: 3
ENG 202WI - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
MAT 142 - College Geometry Credits: 3
MAT 223 - Statistics Credits: 3
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

English Composition (Choose One)

Complete one course from the following:

ENG 152WI - Topics in College Writing Credits: 3
ENG 172WI - Topics in College Writing: Honors Credits: 3

First Year Seminar (Choose One)

Complete one course from the following:

FYS 142WI - The First Year Seminar on Liberal Education and Citizenship Credits: 3
FYS 152WI - The First Year Seminar on Liberal Education and Citizenship Credits: 3
HON 100 - Freshman Honors Colloquium I Credits: 3

Mathematics (Choose One)

Complete one course from the following:

MAT 135 - College Algebra Credits: 3
MAT 138 - Essentials of Mathematics Credits: 3
MAT 161 - Pre-calculus Credits: 3
MAT 201 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MAT 202 - Calculus II Credits: 4

US History (Choose One)

Complete one course from the following:

HIS 205WI - United States History to 1877 Credits: 3
HIS 206WI - United States History Since 1877 Credits: 3

Natural Sciences (Choose Three)

Complete three science courses as follows:

One Life Science
One Earth Science
One Physical Science

Foundations of Knowledge Category B (Choose One)

Complete one course from Foundations of Knowledge Category B, if SLS 201 or SLS 202 is not taken.

Creative Expression Category A (Choose One)

Complete one course from Creative Expression Category A.

Required Education and Sign Language Courses

One 30-hour practicum in deaf education, to be associated with either EDD 470/560 or EDD 473/562 , must be completed in a mainstreamed classroom for deaf and hard of hearing students (K-12).

Upon completion of the sign language courses and prior to the Internship semester, students enrolled in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program must take the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASL PI) and score a minimum of 2.5 if they wish to intern in a classroom where sign language is used as the language of instruction.

EDU 202WI - Introduction to Teaching and Learning Credits: 3
EDU 242 - Introduction to Technology and Portfolio Design Credits: 3
EDU 321 - General Methods of Instruction Credits: 3
EDU 355 - Tests and Measurements Credits: 3
EDU 357 - Classroom Management Credits: 3
EDU 471 - Critical Curriculum Studies Credits: 3
ESE 309 - Introduction to Exceptionality Credits: 3
EEL 301 - Elementary Reading Instruction Credits: 3 15 hour practicum
EEL 362 - Elementary Methods of Mathematics Credits: 3 20 hour practicum
EEL 364 - Elementary Methods of Science Credits: 3 20 hour practicum
EEL 365 - Elementary Methods in the Arts Credits: 3 20 hour practicum
EEL 455 - Diagnostic Reading Credits: 3
SLS 201 - American Sign Language I Credits: 3
SLS 202 - American Sign Language II Credits: 3
SLS 301 - American Sign Language III Credits: 3
SLS 302 - American Sign Language IV Credits: 3
EDD 349 - Foundations of Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credits: 3 (FS)
EDD 360 - Hearing Science Credits: 3 (FS)
EDD 362 - Speech Science Credits: 3 (SS)
EDD 370 - Reading/Emergent Literacy Credits: 3
EDD 448/548 - ASL in the Classroom Setting Credits: 3
EDD 470/560 - Methods of Teaching Language to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credits: 3 (FS) 30 hour practicum
EDD 473/562 - Methods of Instruction for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credits: 3 30 hour practicum
EDD 476/567 - Curriculum Development for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credits: 3
EDD 481 - Internship with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credits: 12
ESL 315 - Cross Cultural Communications Credits: 3
ESL 325 - Applied Linguistics Credits: 3 (Approved for ESOL Credit)
ESL 415 - ESOL Curriculum and Materials Development Credits: 3 20 hour practicum

Information for Students Transferring into the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Flagler College:

Transfer students enter the program at Flagler College with some completed coursework and often, with an AA degree from another college. While these hours are an important part of the student’s studies, they do not always cover the necessary courses for the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing major. Due to the dual certification program, Elementary Education (K-6) and Deaf Education (K-12) and the addition of up to 15 hours of ASL, students transferring in will not be able to complete the program in two years. Generally, transfer students must remain in the program for three to three and a half years in order to complete the required courses, practicum, and internship which are necessary for students to obtain their certification requirements in the areas of reading and ESOL. Students transferring into the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program should not expect to complete the program in two years.