Deaf and Hard of Hearing Emphasis
The MA degree in Special Education with a Deaf/Hard of Hearing emphasis prepares professionals as a special education specialist: deaf/hard of hearing to work with children and youth with hearing losses ages birth-21 and their families in order to help them develop their full potential. Individuals who do not have a current teaching license are required to pass an approved elementary education content examination (e.g., Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects PRAXIS Exam #5001) or another state level elementary education test before being admitted to the Deaf Education Program. The program consists of the required courses and practicum requirements agreed upon by the student and advisor. Also, individuals who are not proficient in sign can enroll in the program and concurrently take sign courses. The Special Education Deaf/Hard of Hearing Specialist is required to pass a sign proficiency examination and an approved Special Education: Deaf/Hard of Hearing (e.g., Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students PRAXIS Exam #5272) prior to enrolling in practicum.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Special Education M.A. — Deaf and Hard of Hearing Emphasis