Many of the program's core courses are taught by Deaf faculty. Coursework in the Deaf Studies Program is possible at the undergraduate and graduate levels. At the bachelor's level, the course sequence is designed to provide courses in education, psychology, and cultural aspects of the Deaf and is open to freshmen and transfer students. The master's degree is required for full preparation and certification as a teacher of the Deaf. Entrance to the master's program is by application.
All levels are field-based.
Students are required to attain fluency in American Sign Language. Courses relating to the major emphasis are drawn from the Department of Developmental Studies and Counseling and from the College of Arts and Sciences. In order to obtain a doctorate in this area, students are required to follow the procedures in the Developmental Studies or Applied Linguistics Programs and must also participate in coursework and research focusing on the education of the Deaf.