What Can I Do With A Major In Deaf Education?
This course of study results in eligibility to receive dual certification in the areas of elementary education (K-6) for hearing children and deaf education (K-12). The deaf education program is nationally-certified and results in eligibility to receive both a state certification and a Council on Education of the Deaf certification which is nationally-recognized. In addition to these dual certifications, students also receive the ESOL endorsement. The course of study in this department requires study in professional education courses, elementary content and methodology courses, and education of the deaf and hard of hearing courses. All students participate in practicum courses with elementary schools in the public school system of St. Johns County and the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.
Possible Career Options
(Some may require further education/specialization)Academic Advisor
Administrative Assistant
Administrator
Admissions Counselor
Adult Education Teacher
ASL Instructor
Audiology
Camp Director
Career Development Director
College Professor
Community Advocate
Community Relations Specialist
Consultant
Continuing Education Program Planner
Corporate Support Staff/Trainer
Counselor
Residential
School
Youth
Curriculum Coordinator
Educational Leadership
Educational Paraprofessional
Foreign Student Advisor
Fundraiser
Government Official
Hearing Clinic
Human Resources Officer
Learning Disabilities Specialist
Non-Profit Outreach Coordinator
Peace Corps/VISTA Worker
Private Practitioner
Researcher
Sign Language Interpreter
Social Worker
Speech-Language Pathologist
Student Advocate
Teacher
Deaf Education
K-12
Special Education
Tour Guide
Vocational Training Paraprofessional
Types of Employers
Armed Services
Colleges/Universities
Community Clinics
Community Service Agencies
Consulting Organizations
Consumer Products Firms
Cultural Organizations
Educational Publishers
Federal Education Agencies
Financial Institutions
Government Affiliated Schools Abroad
Health Departments
Historical Societies
Home Health Agencies
Hospitals
Judicial System
K-12 Schools
Libraries
Media/Communications Industry
Museums
National Associations and Councils
Parks
Pediatrics Clinics
Preschool/Day Care Centers
Private Practices
Rehabilitation Centers
Research Laboratories
Short/Long-Term Nursing Care
State Boards
State Departments of Education
State/Federal Government Agencies
Veteran Affairs
Transferrable Skills
Sign Language
Understanding of Language Acquisition
Listens, interprets and communicates effectively
Demonstrates global understandings of how individual development, cultural diversity, socioeconomic conditions and individual differences influence the opportunities of all individuals to learn and contribute to their full potential
Uses and participates ethically in research and leadership activities
Uses a variety of appropriate and ethical assessment techniques to enhance learning and teaching
Masters appropriate disciplines to engage students in meaningful learning experiences
Integrates educational technology in the teaching and learning processes
Demonstrates reflection on professional strengths and needs and plans for professional development to improve future performance
Assumes the responsibility to be active in the profession
Understands the relationship between schools and the larger culture and school as a culture
Identifies and justifies the standards of professional behavior
Experiential Education
Tutoring students in an after school program or a summer enrichment program
Leading activities as a counselor at a special needs children’s camp
Coaching a youth sports team
Volunteering with a school for the deaf and/or blind
Teaching water safety courses for a local YMCA program
Organizing presentations and exhibits at museums and learning centers
Professional Associations
American Education Research Association,
aera.net
American Federation of Teachers,
aft.org
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development,
ascd.org
Education Enhancement for the field of Deaf Education,
deafed.net
National Association of the Deaf,
nad.org
National Deaf Education Project,
ndepnow.org
National Education Association,
nea.org
Enhancing Your Employability
Join student organizations to develop leadership skills
Participate in internships and field experience placements
Become active in alumni and/or mentor networks
Take part in mock interview opportunities