Master's Degree in Deaf Education

Degree: Master of Science
Major: Deaf Education
Hours: 51

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Deaf Education Overview

The ��ɫ�� Master of Science in Deaf Education is perfect for those wanting to teach deaf and hard of hearing children. The coursework allows you to develop and incorporate foundational knowledge and theories of educational thought, including various epistemological frameworks, into your teaching practice.

Students work closely with our deaf and hearing faculty in a culturally and linguistically accessible and friendly setting. The department has partnerships with state schools for the deaf, mainstreamed programs in the public schools, community colleges, universities and research labs to give the students a state-of-the-art curriculum and rich intern experiences.

This program is certified by the Council on Education of the Deaf, and our graduates are eligible for professional certification through the CED. If you're more interested in the research side of this field, visit our Master of Arts in Deaf Studies page.

Deaf Education Courses You May Take

Classroom Application of Linguistics: This course will provide an advanced study of the research regarding the major linguistic structures of American Sign Language.

Speech and Audiology for Deaf Educators: This course reviews basic anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms and shows deaf educators how to work with professionals and parents of deaf and hard of hearing children.

Bilingual Theories: This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the fundamental theories and principles of bilingualism as it pertains to the field of Deaf education. Students will integrate in research regarding Deaf education from the current relevant literature.

Teaching STEM to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in an educational context refers to the concept of teaching content in these areas not in siloed separate classes, but in an integrated, project-based manner, emphasizing student agency and self-directed learning based on the current research.

Deaf Immigrants: This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the U.S. immigrant history and provide historical context to current debates over immigration reform, integration ad citizenship in the Deaf community. Students will identify and analyze different points of view related to immigration and their literacy in Deaf Education.

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Career Paths for Deaf Education

The deaf and hard of hearing master’s program is designed to serve the 40 to 50% of deaf and hard of hearing children who are also diagnosed with an additional disability. This program prepares you for Texas teacher certification and to acquire the competencies specifically needed to support learning and development in children with hearing loss.