Deaf Studies

Prospective, new and continuing Deaf Studies majors are encouraged to seek academic advisement each semester to review academic and career plans. Appointments can be made by filling out the Deaf Studies Online Appointment Request form. For additional assistance, please call the Deaf Studies department office at (818) 677-5116 (voice) or (818) 435-8152 (videophone), or email deaf.studies@csun.edu. For more information, students can also view the academic advisement section on the department website.

During recent years, a number of significant legislative and judicial initiatives and directives have appeared at the federal, state and local levels to ensure that Deaf Americans have full access to public and private programs and services. As social, community, legal and educational services have expanded nationwide, many career possibilities have opened up for persons who are interested in professional work in deaf-related fields. The Deaf Studies major at CSUN will provide appropriate exposure and preparation to students who are interested in careers as sign language interpreters, sign language instructors, counselors, government specialists, teachers of the Deaf, community service coordinators/advocates and many other deaf-related vocations.