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Masters of Arts, Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Traditional Track)

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Traditional Track

This 30-credit-hour option is for students who don't have a degree specifically in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, but have a Bachelor’s Degree in a field associated with Education, Deafness, Special Education, Interpreting, or another related Human Services field. 

The Master of Arts – Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program is not an initial certification program.

 

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Earn Your Master of Arts Online

All of Flagler College's Master’s courses are online except EDD 545 Practicum in Working with Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. The course is a three-week summer residence in St. Augustine, Florida. That makes it easier to fit learning into a schedule that may already be filled with work and family responsibilities.

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Why a Master's Degree from Flagler College?

A master's degree from Flagler College can help you advance your career, and you won't have to stop working to finish your studies.

Flexible Learning in Small Class Sizes

Flagler College offers small class sizes with knowledgeable and experienced instructors from across the country who provide students with individualized attention. 

The program is offered asynchronously online so that you can successfully complete your degree while maintaining your busy work and family schedules. In your classes, you can tailor many of your assignments to fit your professional interests in meaningful ways.

A Master's Can Mean More Opportunities

Many school districts pay teachers a bonus or supplement if they have an advanced degree in the area in which they are certified to teach. A master's degree may also make you more competitive in some fields.

A Master of Arts in the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will also give you the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to make a positive difference in the lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and contribute to the advancement of inclusive education practices. Specifically, students gain specialized knowledge, effective instructional strategies, and collaboration and research opportunities.

Predictable Start Dates

The Master’s Program begins in the fall and spring. Endorsement Programs and Non-Degree Courses begin in the fall and spring.

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Why a Masters at Flagler?

You can choose a traditional or modified master's program, or a fast-track option that lets you earn your master's one year after graduating with your bachelor's.

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Application Requirements

  • Graduate Application ($50 application fee) 
  • A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. Applicants must submit an official transcript from every institution they have attended.
  • GPA of 3.0 for all coursework completed.
  • Letter of Intent: A statement of purpose (between one and two pages) clearly describing your academic and (if relevant) professional background and interest in Deaf Education.
  • Evidence of Access to a working environment with children who are deaf/hard of hearing.
  • Two letters of recommendation: One letter must be from an instructor familiar with the applicant's academic performance and potential or provide two letters from professional references.
  • Fall Applications are due by August 1st.
  • Spring Applications are due by December 1st.
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Why Flagler?

Our program is created especially for working professionals. You will do nearly all of your work online, making it easier to learn while working and parenting. You'll always know when a course will be offered, unlike other institutions. That way, you'll be able to graduate on time.

And, as a Flagler student, you'll also become part of a thriving alumni network that stretches across the country.

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