English Language Cluster

English Language Cluster for
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Students

classroom

Becoming a DHH Student
Assessment Testing for DHH Students

The English Language Cluster for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students is a two-semester, non-credit sequence designed to help students strengthen their skills in reading, writing, and English structure in order to prepare for further academic work, to enter the work force, or for self improvement.

The English Language Cluster is...

  • Intensive:
    Requires 18 hours a week of instruction and 2 hours a week of reading lab
  • Pre-Developmental:
    Provides preparation for further academic work and job entry, for improvement of written communication, and for personal satisfaction derived from a better command of English Language Skills.

The English Language Cluster Services Include:

  • Courses taught by a deaf instructor using American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Academic Advising
  • Assistance with Registration

NECC is a college for commuters and does not provide any campus housing services