Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Studies - Individualized Program

The primary objectives of the Deaf Studies major program are: (1) to convey basic knowledge and understanding about the language and culture of Deaf people, including their history and social experiences and (2) to prepare students for advanced degree programs andor professional careers working with Deaf people. CSUN is proud to be one of the few mainstream institutions in the nation that offers a comprehensive undergraduate program in the area of Deaf Studies and has long been acknowledged as a leader in providing quality education in a variety of deaf-related fields. In addition, CSUN provides Deaf Studies majors with a variety of other unique opportunities, including membership in student organizations, interaction with more than 200 DeafHard of Hearing students who attend the University, the most extensive collection of resource materials related to deafness in the western United States, participation in a variety of campuscommunity events, including Deafestivals and ASLDeaf Theatre productions, and on-the-job training while earning University credit.

Official transcripts.You will be required to submit all official secondary-school records. This includes certificates, examination grades, degrees or diplomas in original language of issue. You must also include official verification of high school completion.Official English translations of all academic records including certificates, degrees or diplomas.You will be considered for admission to CSUN as an international freshman if you meet the following requirements:You have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale or an average of "B" grades on an "A - F" letter grading scale. (CSUN will convert your international GPA when you apply for admission.)