Mission Statement

The College of Professional Studies and Outreach (CPSO) was created to bring together all of the University' outreach functions under one umbrella and provides a comprehensive array of exemplary personal and professional development, leadership, and outreach programs and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, their families, communities, and professionals working with them across the globe.

CPSO programs and services are developed to address the needs and interests of diverse internal and external constituencies, through the offering of Graduate, Undergraduate, Professional Studies, and non-credit courses and programs. CPSO provides learners with a bilingual (ASL/English) learning environment based on the principles of direct and unimpeded language and communication access.

Consistent with the University's mission, the College is committed to establishing collaborative relationships and partnerships with individuals and agencies dedicated to enhancing the education, well-being, and leadership development of deaf and hard of hearing people, and the individuals, agencies and organizations that provide services to them.