Traditional Track Master's Program
30 Credit Hours
This 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 Service field. The Master of Arts – Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program is not an initial certification program.
Required Courses
Required Courses
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30 Credit Hours
EDD
509
Foundations of Education of the D/HH: History, Trends, and Culture
EDD
512
Language and Communication Development Among Students who are Deaf/HH
EDD
548
1st & 2nd Language Acquisition DHH
EDD
555
Auditory Development with D/HH children
EDD
557
Spoken Language Facilitation
EDD
570
Methods of Teaching Language to DHH Students
EDD
573
Methods of Instruction for DHH Students
EDD
515
Introduction to Research
EDD
580
Action Research for the Classroom Teacher
EDD
545
Practicum in Working with Students who are D/HH (Summer Residence)
Elective Courses offered based on availability
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EDD
530
Working with Diverse Students who are D/HH
EDD
540
Selected Topics
EDD
550
Visual English Systems
EDD
567
Curricular Issues in Content and Reading in the Deaf Education Classroom
ESE
568
Instructional Methods for Students with Behavioral and Learning Disabilities
Academic Planning
Graduate School Calendar 2023-2024
Endorsement Electives
Master’s students can choose from a variety of elective courses including two state-approved teaching endorsements:
Application Requirements
- Graduate Application
- 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.
- Demonstration of American Sign Language Proficiency
Fall Applications are due by July 13th.
Spring Applications are due by November 17th.