Majoring in deaf education prepares teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students to work in a variety of school settings either as a classroom teacher or as a consultant for students mainstreamed into general education classes. In addition, the program prepares teachers of American Sign Language, one of the fastest growing world language offerings in secondary schools in the U.S. As a CED Comprehensive Program, the deaf education major provides classes ideal for working with diverse populations of students who are deaf and hard of hearing including those who use American Sign Language and/or use hearing technologies such as cochlear implants and are learning to listen and speak. Opportunities for interacting with deaf and hard of hearing children and adults are arranged through community organizations and within public schools.