Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies

Program Length: 10 Trimesters

Careers: Sign Language Instructor, NGO Worker, Community Advocacy Associate, College Instructor Handling Deaf Studies Course, Graphic Designer, Entrepreneur, Marketing Associate, Business Production Assistant, Data Processor/Data Entry Specialist, Web Designer, Computer Imaging, Animator, Data Analysts, Researchers, Web Designers – Frontend and Backend, App Designers and Developers, Search Engine Optimizers, Data Entry Specialists, Accounts Support, Technical Support

The Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies (BAPDST) program,, under the Deaf Studies major, allows the Deaf learners to study their own identity, language, culture, and communities so that they are able to work, lead, mentor, volunteer, and advocate for their rights, self-determination, and work for the realization of their full potential, ensuring that the Deaf heritage is preserved and culture valued and nurtured.

While the major course is Deaf Studies, students can choose between 3 tracks of specialization – Visual Media Arts (VMA), Entrepreneurship (ENT), or Business Outsourcing Services Management (BOSM).

The Visual Media Arts Track prepares students for careers related to graphic design and computer imaging. Learners are trained in website, interactive, and print production.
The Entrepreneurship Track prepares learners to setup, operate, and manage micro to small businesses.
The Business Outsourcing Services Management Track develops learners to work in the ever-expanding business outsourcing field. The students will learn skills related to the creative industry as well as basic skills necessary for coding.

Being different makes big difference.

In the Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies (BAPDST) program you will learn to:

use Filipino Sign Language (FSL) and written language to express ideas in order to address the communication needs of the Deaf in society through the application and appreciation of the rules of grammar of both FSL and a written language;
value Deaf and hearing culture to advocate inclusion and continuous collaboration by conducting workshops and facilitating immersion activities for the Benildean community and its partners;
analyze local and international disability policies to propose new legislation, recommend amendments, and advocate the implementation of existing laws working with Persons with Disabilities (PWD) community and government agencies;
acquire basic applied research skills on varied topics, including Filipino Deaf issues, to contribute to the development and archiving of resources for the improvement of Deaf lives by applying research skills and methods; and
apply concepts of Deaf community building in the context of the Lasallian mission to empower Deaf people and produce Deaf servant leaders through actual community exposure and engagement.

Learn how to sign FSL

Learn how to sign through the Filipino Sign Language Learning Program (FSLLP). The program is a certificate course open to all Deaf and Hearing individuals from Benilde and the general public who want to communicate using sign language. FSL classes are handled by Deaf instructors who integrate visual-gestural strategies with community interaction, allowing you to experience first-hand the Deaf’s language and culture.

Email sdeas.fsllp@benilde.edu.ph for more information.

SDEAS strives to provide holistic education to the students through the Center for Deaf Esteem and Formation (CDEAF) and the Center for Partnership and Development (CPD), which works as a curricular complement to the Center for Academics. CDEAF programs include academic support, leadership and involvement, sports, performing arts, social responsibility, volunteering, spiritual and faith programs. CDEAF also manages the Deaf festival and school-wide celebrations and events. SDEAS networks with various government, non-government entities, disability organizations, and industries through CPD. Part of SDEAS’ advocacy is to enable the hearing people to engage with the Deaf by providing internships, business opportunities, training, advocacy, mentoring, and employment opportunities.

Learn how to sign FSL

Email sdeas.fsllp@benilde.edu.ph for more information.

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Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies

Being different makes big difference.

Learn how to sign FSL

Learn how to sign FSL

Every nook and corner tells a story

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