Overview
This 32-hour online Master of Education in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Sequence provides licensed teachers, including Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) educators, Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI), and general educators, with specialized preparation for teaching students who are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Accordingly, only currently licensed teachers are eligible for admission to this Master of Science in Education program.
Your training will include a study of specialized content, including coursework on teaching language and speech to deaf and hard of hearing students, deaf diverse learners, and teaching with sign systems.
Students must have completed at least two semesters of college-level American Sign Language (ASL) or demonstrate proficiency in sign language to meet program expectations. Students who do not meet this requirement will complete ASL coursework embedded within the program; however, these courses do not count toward graduate credit.
This fully online program is designed to meet the needs of full-time working teachers who progress through the six-semester program in a cohort, 32 hours, developing a strong network of collaborative partnerships that extend well beyond graduation. Our training program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills for success in this exciting career.