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Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Master of Arts

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Get certified to teach in a growing field. Teachers with a high-quality certification in working with deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) students are in high demand.

Earn your MA in Special Education, your Arizona teacher of deaf/hard of hearing certification and your national certification from the Council on the Education of the Deaf (CED), all in one place.

You will build the skills to work in a wide range of classroom settings with coursework including language and literacy assessment and intervention, instructional methods and strategies, audiology, speech and language development, cultural diversity and research. Focus on addressing the needs of students within public school settings through communication and literacy development and put your learning into practice through a practicum and a final full-time teaching internship.

Graduates have gone on to teach D/HH students as either itinerant, resource room or self-contained classroom teachers. Itinerant teachers travel from school to school to provide on-site services and support, while resource room teachers have D/HH classrooms on general education campuses and self-contained classroom teachers typically work at center schools for the deaf or in public school programs.

Eligibility: This program is designed for applicants holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education or a related field with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Eligible applicants should have experience with special needs and/or D/HH students.

*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.

The curriculum for this program includes:

SERP 530: Educational Issues: DHH Children

Explore current issues in the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing children, specifically the educational, social-emotional and cognitive implications of childhood hearing loss.

SERP 537: Literacy Assessment and Intervention for DHH students

Investigate methods of assessing, developing and teaching reading and writing skills for DHH children and youth.

SERP 567: Audiology Practices in Education

Build your understanding of audiology concepts and practices necessary to support communication and access to learning for DHH children and youth.

Earning your Master of Arts in Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing will build core skills, including:

• Language acquisition & development
• Consequences of language deprivation
• Birth to three services
• Early intervention
• Special education eligibility & placement
• Language & literacy assessment
• Individualized education programs
• Specialized literacy instruction
• Collaboration & consultation
• Communication access
• PK-12th grade services: Instructional strategy
• PK-12th grade services: managing the learning environment

Potential Career Paths

Graduates of the MA in Special Education:Deaf and Hard of Hearing program will be prepared to pursue the following careers:

• Classroom (self-contained)
• Resource Room
• Early Interventionist (Birth-3)
• Educational Diagnostician
• IEP Coordinator
• Instructional Coach
• Supervising Teacher
• Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (Preschool to Grade 12)

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Online Special Education Master's Degree with a Specialization in Deaf Education, Graduate Endorsement in Teaching Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and Graduate Certificate in Sensory Disabilities

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Master's Degree

Graduate endorsement.

• Graduate Certificate

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• MPUP-SPADE Grant

Deaf Education Graduate Program Overview

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Deaf Education Program prepares graduate students to meet the linguistic, cultural, educational, and social needs of children who are deaf or hard of hearing ages birth to 21. Our program is based on current research that is focused on improving academic outcomes for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. It is open to full- or part-time students, is entirely online, and is flexible to meet the individual needs of students. We currently offer three different options for graduate students who want to further their education in working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing:

Master's Degree: We offer a 31-credit Master's degree in Special Education with a specialization in educating students who are deaf or hard of hearing that can be paired with (or without) a graduate endorsement in teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Graduate Endorsement: We offer coursework leading to certification/licensure for Nebraska's Endorsement in Special Education – Deaf or Hard of Hearing (NDE Rule 24) for employment as a Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing, ages birth through 21.

Graduate Certificate: We offer a (12-credit) Graduate Certificate in Sensory Disabilities. This certificate is designed for professionals interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how to effectively support students with sensory disabilities (i.e., students who are deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired). This graduate certificate can be paired with additional requirements leading to the Deaf Education endorsement or Master's degree.

Application Deadlines: Master's Degree - January 15/May 1 (Summer/Fall admission),  ADDITIONAL ONE-TIME APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 5, 2024 (fall admission) Graduate Certificate/Endorsement - January 15/May 1/October 15 (Summer/Fall/Spring admission),  ADDITIONAL ONE-TIME APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 5, 2024 (fall admission)

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Please complete the Deaf Education Inquiry Survey .

Program Coordinator

Anne thomas, ph.d. assistant professor of practice.

351 Barkley Memorial Center (BKC) [email protected] Full Anne Thomas bio

This option provides students with a Master's degree in Special Education (M.Ed.) with a Specialization in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Only students who hold a bachelor's degree may pursue this option. The Master's degree can be paired with coursework leading toward the endorsement in deaf education (see Graduate Endorsement tab ).

Program Details

*Credits may vary depending on the number of equivalent deficiency and/or content courses a student enters the program with.

Required Coursework for Master's Degree

**Deficiency courses are not counted toward the Master's degree.

Master's Degree Application Requirements

• Online application ($50) - The program selection for this degree is the Special Education (M.Ed.) – Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing*
• Transcripts from all colleges/universities
• TOEFL scores (International students only) (Institution code = 6877)
• Financial Resource Certification (International students only)
• Resume/vita
• Personal statement, addressing the following: (1) Why do you want to pursue a Master's degree and what skillset do you want to acquire that you wouldn't otherwise have without this degree? (2) What challenges do you anticipate experiencing in graduate school (e.g., balancing work and/or family, time management), and what strategies will you use to overcome the challenges? (3) How do you monitor learning, at what stage do you determine you need to alter your approach to studying, and what would those changes entail? *Your answers will also be judged based on the quality of your writing.*
• Names and contact information for three references of your choosing. (The system will automatically email the specified people and request that each upload the recommendation.) References should be able to write letters attesting to the applicant’s academic ability to successfully complete graduate school. Letters should be signed by the reference and submitted on letterhead. These references likely hold a master's or more advanced degree, and should not have any family connection to the applicant.
• Assistantship Application (Optional; To be considered for an assistantship, 1) check the appropriate boxes in the Funding section of the Additional Information page on application, and 2) complete the Graduate Assistantship Application )
• Writing Sample (Optional)

*Students interested in pursuing BOTH the deaf education master's degree AND the graduate endorsement in teaching students who are DHH must submit separate applications to BOTH programs.

Application Deadlines for the Master's degree in Special Education (M.Ed.) – Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: January 15, and May 1,  ADDITIONAL ONE-TIME APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 5, 2024 (fall admission)

Our graduate endorsement prepares students to become certified Teachers of the Deaf (TODs) serving children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), ages birth through 21. Students who pursue this endorsement will be certified to teach, consult and provide itinerant services to children who are DHH in a wide range of settings, including home-based, center-based, inclusive, and schools for the deaf.

Please Note: Students interested in pursuing our graduate endorsement in teaching students who are DHH must hold a current and valid teaching certificate in their state in a specified content area (e.g., special education, elementary education, secondary English) or a speech-language pathology school clinical certificate.

*Credits may vary depending on the number of equivalent courses a student enters the program with.

Required Coursework for Endorsement

*Credit hours may vary depending on the number of equivalent courses a student enters the program with.

Field Experiences and Student Teaching Requirements

All students pursuing our graduate endorsement are required to complete a variety of field experiences with students who are DHH across a range of age levels and settings prior to beginning their student teaching. Student teaching must be completed with a minimum of three DHH students at difference age/grade levels and be supervised by an 'on the ground' Teacher of the Deaf. Both field experience and student teaching require direct access to students who are DHH.

Sign Language Proficiency Requirement

All students enrolled in the UNL Deaf Education Endorsement program must complete one of the following in order to be approved for student teaching: 1) Earn a grade of B or better in at least four college-level course* of ASL (or equivalent) AND show evidence of conversational use of ASL, OR 2) Earn a rating of "Intermediate" proficiency or higher on the sign language proficiency interview (SLPI) or another nationally/regionally approved sign language assessment. Students must email a copy of their ASL course transcripts and evidence of conversational ASL skills or SLPI evaluation results to Dr. Thomas the semester prior to student teaching in order to receive approval for student teaching. (*Must be taken within the past five years.) Information about the sign language proficiency evaluation can be found here . A list of resources for developing ASL skills can be found here .

Graduate Endorsement Application Requirements

• Online application ($50) - The program selection for the endorsement is the Teaching Endorsement (Additional) – Special Education: Deaf or Hard of Hearing B-12
• Personal statement, addressing the following: (1) Rationale for pursuing this endorsement; 2) Interests and specific experinces with individuals with disabilities; 3) Challanges you anticipate experiencing in graduate school (e.g., balancing work and/or family, time management); 4) Strategies you will use to overcome those challanges (i.e.; how you will monitor learning, at what stage you will determine you need to alter your approach to studying, and what would those changes entail); and 5) How do you plan to use this endorsement? Your answers will also be judged based on the quality of your writing. 
• Copy of current teaching or professional license
• Names and contact information for three references of your choosing (The system will automatically email the specified people and request that each upload the recommendation.)
• If you have ASL experience, prepare a document listing completed ASL coursework and upload it in the coursework slot under Program Requirements

Application Deadlines for the Teaching Endorsement (Additional) – Special Education: Deaf or Hard of Hearing January 15, May 1, October 15,  ADDITIONAL ONE-TIME APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 5, 2024 (fall admission)

Graduate Certificate in Sensory Disabilities

This certificate provides additional educational training related to students with low-incidence sensory disabilities (i.e., blindness or deafness). Through focused coursework about unique programs and services, collaboration with families, and specialized instructional methods, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively work with and support students who have unique sensory learning needs.

Please Note: The Graduate Certificate in Sensory Disabilities is not an endorsement and does not qualify the holder to teach students who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired. Students interested in pursuing an endorsement in either Deaf Education or Visual Impairments will need to complete additional coursework and should contact Dr. Thomas or Dr. Savaiano for more information.

*Depends on the specific courses chosen and the semester they are offered.

Required Courses

Graduate Certificate Application Requirements

• Online application ($50) - The program selection for this certificate is the Sensory Disabilities (Graduate Certificate – Online)
• Personal Statement that includes your rationale for pursuing this Graduate Certificate, your interest and specific experiences with individuals with sensory disabilities, and reasons why you are interested in working with this population. There are no specific length requirements for the personal statement.

Application Deadlines for Graduate Certificate Program in Sensory Disabilities January 15, May 1, October 15,  ADDITIONAL ONE-TIME APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 5, 2024 (fall admission)

Please complete the Deaf Education Inquiry Survey or contact one of the program coordinators below.

Anne Thomas, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Practice Coordinator, Deaf Education Program

Mackenzie savaiano, ph.d. associate professor of practice coordinator, visual impairments program.

202A Barkley Memorial Center (BKC) [email protected] Full Mackenzie Savaiano bio

UNL tuition and fees vary by program and residency. Please visit the following websites for more information about graduate tuition and fees:

Student Accounts – Graduate/Professional Tuition

Office of Graduate Studies – Tuition & Fees

For questions about tuition, please contact Jill England, Graduate Coordinator, at [email protected] or 402-472-2141 .

Grant Funding: Grant funding may be available to students depending on projects the program is involved in. Funding may depend on degree program or state of residency. Below is the list of funding opportunities currently available to students interested in the Deaf Education graduate program.

• Mid-Plains Professional Upgrade Partnership - Interdisciplinary Preparation in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Deaf Education (MPUP-SPADE) : A federally funded project designed to address the critical shortage of highly qualified practitioners who serve children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). The MPUP-SPADE project will provide specialized, interdisciplinary training to at least 30 scholars who are interested in pursuing a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), a doctoral degree in Audiology (AUD), or a master's degree and teaching endorsement to become certified as a Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Please visit the MPUP-SPADE website for additional information regarding this funding opportunity.
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln – Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Deaf Education Personnel Preparation Project: Annual grant* available to Nebraska residents. Funding provides 18 credits of tuition assistance for first year in program. (Students are responsible for all additional fees and books.) If renewed, (we typically don't find out about until the following June) this grant could cover another 18 credits for the second year of the program. Funding is limited. Please contact Dr. Thomas for additional information about this funding opportunity. (*Dependent upon award renewal.)

Fellowships: Departmental fellowships are available to graduate students each academic year. Applications for graduate fellowships are due mid-April . For specific information, dates and requirements, please visit the SPED Fellowship Application page.

Graduate Assistantships Graduate Assistantships (GAs) are available to local graduate students each semester. GAs are awarded on a competitive basis and are dependent upon budget allocations each year. GAs are only available for graduate students in a degree-granting program who reside in Lincoln and are able to work on campus. For more information, please see the Special Education Graduate Assistantship Application .

For information about other forms of financial support available to UNL students, check out the following links: Office of Graduate Studies Funding webpage SECD Funding webpage

For questions about fellowships and/or GAs, contact Jill England, Graduate Coordinator, at [email protected] or 402-472-2141 .

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some common questions students ask regarding the Deaf Education program:

What degree will I have when I complete my course of study? Students enrolled in the Master's program will earn a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education with a Specialization in the Education of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Students who are enrolled in the graduate endorsement program will need to apply to either the Nebraska Department of Education (or their own state's DOE) to receive their endorsement in teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

What if I already have a master's degree in education? Individuals who already hold a master's degree in an education-related field (i.e., are certified to teach elementary, secondary or special education) and only want to pursue an endorsement in teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing, only need to apply to the Teaching Endorsement (Additional) – Special Education: Deaf or Hard of Hearing program.

Do I need to be fluent in American Sign Language before I apply to UNL? All students enrolled in UNL's Deaf Education Endorsement program must complete one of the following in order to be approved for student teaching: 1) Earn a grade of B or better in at least four college-level courses* of ASL (or equivalent) AND show evidence of conversational use of ASL, OR 2) Earn a rating of "Intermediate" proficiency or higher on the sign language proficiency interview (SLPI) or another nationally/regionally approved sign language assessment. Students must email a copy of their ASL course transcripts and evidence of conversational ASL skills OR SLPI evaluation results to Dr. Thomas the semester prior to student teaching in order to receive approval for student teaching. (*Must be taken within the past 5 years.) Information about the sign language proficiency evaluation can be found here . A list of resources for developing ASL skills can be found here . UNL does offer an on-campus series of 16 undergraduate credits in ASL in the summer, as well as during the fall and spring semesters.

I live in rural Nebraska or in another state. I am already teaching full-time. How do I manage to complete my required fieldwork and student-teaching practicum? Most students completing the UNL teacher preparation program in Deaf Education are non-traditional, working full-time, have families, and have limited access to children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing. UNL students have a number of options for completing fieldwork locally, such as using adjunct supervisors and summer enrichment program opportunities in local school districts, depending on individual circumstances. It is recommended that you have a discussion with Dr. Thomas about required field experience and student teaching prior to applying to the endorsement program to ensure you have the means to carry out the requirements.

Can I complete the courses at my own pace? No. The courses required for the master's and/or endorsement in Deaf Education have (occasional) required online meetings, weekly discussions, assigned activity/assignment deadlines, and examinations. There is flexibility built into our online courses, however, to allow students to balance their studies and their lives. Faculty also encourage students to engage with each other and with instructors in order to form a learning community.

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Program in the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

A comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to teacher preparation for pre-professionals aspiring to teach children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Welcome to the Program in the Education of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

The Program in the Education of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides intensive study of the educational issues of individuals who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing from the perspectives of psychology, anthropology, linguistics, child development, and pedagogy with the aim of preparing teachers who will address the educational and literacy needs of these children and youth. We prepare candidates for work with individuals who possess a wide range of hearing levels in classroom settings using diverse communication systems.

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Our master's degrees have certification and non-certification options.

• Master of Arts
• Doctor of Philosophy

Our master's degrees provide an intensive study of the educational issues of individuals who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing from the perspectives of psychology, anthropology, linguistics, child development, pedagogy, and regular education with the aim of preparing teachers who will address the educational and literacy needs of these children and youth.

Master of Arts (2-tracks)

• Master of Arts (M.A.) with initial certification in d/Deaf & Hard of Hearing (pre-K-12) (40 credits)
• Master of Arts (M.A.) non-certification track (32-36 credits)

The Ph.D. program covers several areas of study including: advanced study in general special education, in research paradigms, in the education of the d/Deaf and hard of hearing, in linguistics, psycholinguistics, and developmental psycholinguistics and a professional specialization.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Deaf Education - (84 credits)

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DaeShawn graduated from the Deaf Ed/Elementary Education program in May 2013. Since then he has been working in the Bronx as a Hearing Education Related Service Provider within the New York City Department of Education. DaeShawn Hall

I am Deaf and grew up with ASL and spoken English. I was also in a DHH education program from first to eighth grade. The DHH program at Teachers College has been and continues to be instrumental in preparing me for the ever-dynamic field of DHH education. Charlie Castillo

I followed my inner voice to find the Deaf Ed program at Teachers College that allows me to pursue my goal as an educator for the deaf and hard of hearing. The courses here have expanded my views and understanding of not only the scientific methods of teaching but also accessibility and Deaf culture awareness. Yiru Chen

I graduated from TC in 1996, and currently work at the American Sign Language and English School in New York City where I teach deaf and hard of hearing children from diverse backgrounds. Gary Wellbrock

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• Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing NY State Initial: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Pre-K-12
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Certification with Adolescence Education: NY State Initial: Deaf/Hard Hearing Pre-K-12, NY State Initial: Choice of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Mathematics, Social Studies, or English 7-12 [Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.]
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing NY State Initial: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Pre-K-12 [Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.]
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Early Childhood Education Dual Certification with Early Childhood Education: NY State Initial: Deaf/Hard Hearing Pre-K-12, NY State Initial: Early Childhood Birth-Grade 2 [Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.]
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Elementary Education Dual Certification with Childhood Education: NYS Initial: Deaf/Hard Hearing Pre-K-12, NY State Initial: Childhood 1-6 [Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.]
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Reading Specialist Dual Certification with Reading Specialist: NY State Initial: Deaf/Hard Hearing Pre-K-12, NY State Initial: Literacy Birth-6; NY State Initial: Literacy 5-12 [Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.]
• Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing [Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.]

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The Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Department at Utah State recognizes that people with communication differences face challenges accessing high-quality, culturally response services to improve their health and wellbeing. Therefore, our mission is to advance knowledge, teach clinical and educational practices to meet diverse needs of individuals, and provide access to educational opportunities that prepare learners for varied careers in health and education. Audiologists, Deaf Educators, and Speech-Language Pathologists are in high demand nationwide, and they impact quality of life and wellbeing of individuals of all ages and their families.

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Clinical Doctor of Audiology program (AuD) - 100% of graduates find a job. Combined AuD/PhD degree option available.

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Master’s degree (M.Ed.) and licensure program prepares students in Listening and Spoken Language Deaf Education services -100% of graduates find a job.

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Master's degree (M.S./M.A.) program prepares SLPs to work in a variety of settings and 100% of graduates find a job.

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The Speech-Language and Hearing clinics offer a full range of services for people of all ages in the community. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive services to meet the needs of individuals and their families. The clinics are part of the Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence , located on the USU campus.

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Sound Beginnings offers early intervention and education program for children birth to six years of age. Deaf and hard of hearing children wear hearing devices and learn to listen and talk.

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Deaf Education Graduate Program

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As per the requirements of the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED), the Department of Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies at California State University, Fresno has implemented a 36-unit graduate online Deaf Education program effective Fall 2020 semester. All students admitted into the Deaf Education graduate program in Fall 2020 semester or thereafter, will be required to complete the 36-unit program. Moreover, it is strongly encouraged that all students admitted into the Deaf Education graduate program complete their degree along with their teaching credential through our partnership with the Kremen School of Education and Human Development.

The Master of Arts (MA) in Deaf Education Program at California State University, Fresno is accredited by CED, c/o University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, MC 7777, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229. Dedicated to quality education for deaf and hard of hearing students, CED propagates nationally recognized standards for teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students in all educational settings, accredits university programs preparing teachers of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and collaborates with a variety of other related organizations through several national committees and workgroups.

For more information regarding graduate requirements, please see graduate school application requirements and visit the Division of Research and Graduate Studies website .

Frequently asked questions

Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Credential

When applying for the Deaf Education Credential program, teacher candidates will have two options for enrollment in the program and may move between the options as their employment dictates. In the DHH Student Teaching Option, teacher candidates will be supervised during their 16-week, full-time student teaching in the last semester of the two-year Deaf Education graduate program. Teacher candidates have an option to perform an 8-week student teaching in a residential program and another 8-week student teaching in a day school program, or a 16-week student teaching in one school setting. This option allows candidates who are subject matter qualified, but not employed in a school, and candidates who are not yet subject matter qualified to enter the program. Subject matter qualification can be met by successful passage of the Multiple Subject CSET or university subject matter waiver. 

In the DHH intern credential option, teacher candidates are full-time contracted public-school classroom teachers. Teacher candidates in the intern option are supervised in a DHH setting by the university supervisor and a Mentor Teacher throughout the program.   Prior to becoming eligible for a DHH Intern Credential, all candidates must have been admitted to the Deaf Education Graduate Program as graduate students and meet the following requirements:

• Fulfill the subject matter requirement. This can be met by passing all three subsets of the multiple subject CSET or completion of university subject matter waiver
• Complete the basic skills test (CBEST)
• Have completed a U.S. Constitution course or passing examination
• Have an offer of a teaching position in a DHH classroom in which the core curriculum is taught. DHH positions will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Complete 160 hours of pre-service professional development coursework. 
• TB risk assessment (TB and MMR)
• Certificate of Clearance
• Interview with program faculty
• Complete two semesters of CSDS 260 course (150 hours of classroom observations) Only students admitted to the Deaf Education Graduate Program may take these classes .

Once students have completed these requirements, they can apply for the  DHH Intern Credentials through the Fresno State Credential Program, which will assist teacher candidates in the DHH Intern Credential application filing process. Qualifications for the Preliminary Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) include:

• Have a current CPR certificate
• Successfully complete DHH credential coursework
• Pass RICA and the California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA)

Information regarding the DHH Credential is available from the Deaf Education Program Coordinator.

Curriculum Sequence and Educational Plans

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Certification

For students specializing in education of the Deaf, completion of the master's degree fulfills all the academic and clinical practicum requirements for Provisional Certification by the Council on Education of the Deaf, the national organization responsible for certifying teachers of the Deaf. Professional level certification is available following three years of successful teaching under the supervision of a professionally certified educator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. All students are encouraged to acquire national certification.

Janice Smith-Warshaw, Ed.D. Associate Professor [email protected] 559.278.2423

• Last Updated Apr 8, 2024

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Ma/postgraduate diploma.

2024 - 2025 UK £4,200 International £7,770 More Fees and funding details.

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Our programmes in Deaf Education provide opportunities for professional development for those who want to make a difference to the lives of deaf children and young people.

Approved by the Department of Education and designed to fit around busy working lives, the PGDip/MA Mandatory Qualification in Deaf Education are blended learning programmes that enable qualified teachers (QTS or QTLS) to gain specialist skills and knowledge that make a difference to the lives of children and young people in the classrroom. You will be able to work through online learning materials at your own pace and will be supported by both online tutorials and live lectures. There are also two face to face study weekends that you must attend if you wish to gain the mandatory qualification. 

Please note: an alternative course (MA Deaf Education) is also open to teachers (as well as other professionals with appropriate qualifications) working with deaf children who do not wish, or are not eligible, to obtain qualified teacher of the deaf status.

Why study this course?

• This blended learning course for teachers of deaf children is the largest in the UK and one of the leading programmes in this field both nationally and internationally
• The course is strongly rooted in practice and makes strong links with mainstream settings, special schools and sensory support services to help keep provision up to date and relevant to practice 
• Our courses develop real insight and encourage reflective practice. You will be tutored by senior practitioners and researchers in the field of deaf education
• The programme with its three sensory pathways exists within the  Department of Disability Inclusion and Special Needs  (DISN) with its strong international reputation for professional development, in a culture of research across inclusion, special education and educational psychology.  

We also offer a number of other  programmes across a range of SEN and Inclusion that may be relevant to your needs. 

Those completing the MA (Mandatory Qualification) will need to complete all the modules below (worth 20 credits each) and a dissertation worth 60 credits. Those completing the MA in Deaf Education will study the same modules as in the MA mandatory qualification programme but will not undertake the ‘Effective Teaching of Learners with Sensory Impairment’ module which includes teaching placement. Instead, in the summer term of the second year will take the 'Inclusion: Universal and Specialist Approaches' module. 

Unless indicated otherwise, these modules are for students starting in 2024.

Communication and Language Development in Deaf Children and Young People

This module will examine language and its acquisition and will establish this in the context of the educational, developmental and audiological needs of deaf children, their parents and teachers. It aims to develop your understanding and skills in order that you may facilitate optimum language development in deaf children and young people. The areas covered include: expressive and receptive use of language, development of spoken language of deaf children, development and linguistics of sign language, assessment of language, language interventions and different aspects of children’s development and language.

Policy and SEND Professional Identity

This module has been designed to enable you to relate your experience to the overall developments in provision for children and young people with sensory impairment at both regional and national levels. A key emphasis will be on roles and responsibilities within the context of inclusion and the changing role of the specialist teacher and other professionals.

Audiological Management

On this module, you will consider issues related to the science of audiology and its application in the educational and developmental management of deaf children and young people.

It aims to develop your skills in order to facilitate efficient audiological management of deaf children. The areas covered include: anatomy and physiology; causes of deafness and types of hearing loss; the assessment and diagnosis of hearing loss in children; personal hearing technologies (hearing aids and cochlear implants), functional use of hearing, room acoustics and the use of assistive listening devices.

The Development of Deaf Children and Young People

On this module you will develop an understanding of the effect of deafness on the child and the family. The module discusses the impact of diagnosis, and considers family life, social and cognitive development, and those deaf children with additional disabilities. The concept of deafness and disability will also be examined.

Curriculum Access for Deaf learners 

The module explores the range of pedagogical approaches, strategies and resources (people and material) which can be utilised effectively to facilitate optimal engagement, inclusion and attainment based on current assessment and evaluation of deaf individuals in a range of settings. It will also focus on how assessments for deaf children can be interpreted and effectively communicated to parents and other professionals to ensure that appropriate individualised technologies, resources and strategies are in place to optimise deaf learners’ engagement, inclusion and attainment. 

Effective Teaching of Learners with Sensory Impairment (For the mandatory qualification only)

The module has a focus on practical skills across all standards and includes teaching placement. The aim of this module is to enable you to meet outcomes that can only be acquired, developed, and demonstrated within the classroom. The teaching placement, will provide a valuable opportunity for you to develop as a reflective practitioner. You will be observed by a colleague who works with learners with sensory impairment.

The module will include:

• a sustained period of teaching practice (15 days) to practise special skills teaching, receive feedback  and assessment. You will be appointed a teaching placement supervisor and the assessment will be based on the standards;
• reflective comments on visits to a range of settings/organisations with relevant foci e.g. clinics, schools, technology companies, therapy sessions;
• a ‘portfolio’ in which you present evidence of a range of relevant skills linked to the standards, including workplace evidence (e.g. specialist assessment, multi-agency working, working with families);
• a summative assignment.

You will undertake the teaching practice in a setting other than your own place of work to gain a fuller picture of provision.

Inclusion: Universal and Specialist Approaches (For the non-mandatory qualification only)

This module will consider the broad universal-specialist dimension and how this fits in inclusive of educational practice.

Key areas of curriculum, teaching strategy, educator knowledge, assessment and educational placement will be broadly mapped and you will be presented with analyses and evidence in relation to different SEND groupings as example case studies (as conceptualised in many educational systems), e.g. Autism, dyslexia, hearing impairment / deafness, emotional and behavioural difficulties, MSI, PMLD, SLD, vision impairment. The analyses form introductions to key aspects of these different groups (in relation to curriculum, pedagogy and educator knowledge), which also provide examples of broader inclusion debates, dilemmas, positions and solutions.

Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.

Fees 2024 - 2025

Mandatory qualification

• Code 194H PGDip £4,200
• Code 193H MA £4,200

Non Mandatory qualification

• Code 205H MA £4,200

International

International students may only apply for the non Mandatory qualification.

• Code 205H MA £7,770

Additional expenditure

You will be required to cover any travel expenses and accommodation costs incurred during the programme. These include travel to teaching placements, educational settings visits and to the University for on-campus study weekends.

Fees for distance learning programmes are based on students studying 60 credits per year. The fees will be first year fees for students starting their courses September in 2024. The fees are fixed at this price for each year of study for the duration of the programme.

For further information contact the School directly or the Student Funding Office via  online enquiries . 

Scholarships and Loans

You may be eligible for a postgraduate loan which provides up to £12,167 (for 2023/2024 entry) for taught and research Masters courses in most subject areas. This includes Distance Learning. 

Other scholarships may be available, please view the Scholarships  webpage in the School of Education. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government. More details may be found on the  international scholarships  page.

For further information contact the School directly or visit the Funding, Graduation & Awards Office via  online enquiries.  

How To Apply

When clicking on the Apply Now button you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the programme you wish to apply for where you will create an account with the University application system and submit your application and supporting documents online. Further information regarding how to apply online can be found on the How to apply pages

Our Standard Requirements

Applicants are normally required to have a first degree or diplomas or five years of relevant professional experience, training or other relevant qualifications.

In addition to the general entry requirements, applicants must have:

• Department for Education (DfE) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teaching and Learning Skills (QTLS) status or equivalent. Submission of evidence for QTS/QTLS is mandatory for admission, along with documentation clearly confirming your Teacher Reference Number (TRN).;
• normally, a minimum of one years’ teaching experience;
• mentor support from a qualified teacher of deaf children either paid employment, or a formalised volunteer role with a view to employment as qualified teacher of the deaf, in a capacity that involves regular and ongoing teaching of deaf children and young people throughout the duration of the programme.
• either paid employment, or a formalised volunteer role with a view to employment as qualified teacher of the deaf, in a capacity that involves regular and ongoing teaching of deaf children and young people throughout the duration of the two year programme. 

Entry to the programme will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check with barred list for children and adults.

Please note that for enrolment onto this course, Early Years Teaching Status does NOT count as qualified teacher status (QTS).

Programme staff will discuss the course with all suitable candidates.

International Requirements

Holders of a Licence, Diplome, Diplome d'Etudes Superieures, Diplome d'Ingenieur or a Diplome d'Architecte from a recognised university in Algeria will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of one of these qualifications will normally be expected to have achieved a score of 15/20 for 2:1 equivalency or 13/20 for 2:2 equivalency.  

Holders of the Licenciado or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Argentinian university, with a promedio of at least 7.5, may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Applicants for PhD degrees will normally have a Maestria or equivalent

A Bachelors (Honours) degree from an accredited Australian higher education institution may be considered for admission to a Masters degree.   Applicants with 3 year Bachelors with distinction from a recognised university, can be considered for admission to a Masters degree.

Holders of a Diplom, a Diplomstudium/Magister or a three-year Bachelors degree from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 2.5 for 2:1 equivalency or 3.0 for 2:2 equivalency, or a high-scoring Fachhochschuldiplom (FH) from a recognised Austrian Fachhochschule, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. 

Students with a good 5-year Specialist Diploma or 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in Azerbaijan, with a minimum GPA of 4/5 or 80% will be considered for entry to postgraduate taught programmes at the University of Birmingham.

For postgraduate research programmes applicants should have a good 5-year Specialist Diploma (completed after 1991), with a minimum grade point average of 4/5 or 80%, from a recognised higher education institution or a Masters or “Magistr Diplomu” or “Kandidat Nauk” from a recognised higher education institution in Azerbaijan.

 Holders of a bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in Bahrain will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.  

Holders of a Bachelors (Honours) degree of three years duration, followed by a Masters degree of one or two years duration from a recognised university in Bangladesh will be considered for postgraduate taught study. Students with a Bachelors degree of at least four years duration may also be considered for postgraduate study. Degrees must be from a recognised institution in Bangladesh.

Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0-3.3/4.0 or 65% or above for 2:1 equivalency, or a GPA of 2.6-3.1/4.0 or 60% or above for 2:2 equivalency depending on the awarding institution.  

Students who hold a Masters degree from the University of Botswana with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (70%/B/'very good') will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.

Please note 4-year bachelor degrees from the University of Botswana are considered equivalent to a Diploma of Higher Education. 5-year bachelor degrees from the University of Botswana are considered equivalent to a British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree.

Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

A Licenciatura or Bacharelado degree from a recognised Brazilian university:

• A grade of 7.5/10 for entry to programmes with a 2:1 requirement
• A grade of 6.5/10for entry to programmes with a 2:2 requirement

Holders of a good Bachelors degree with honours (4 to 6 years) from a recognised university with a upper second class grade or higher will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.  Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie (‘Diploma of Completed Higher Education’), a pre-2001 Masters degree or a post-2001 Bachelors degree from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 5 out of 6, mnogo dobur/’very good’ for 2:1 equivalence; or 4 out of 6, dobur/’good’ for 2:2 equivalence; will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Students with a minimum average of 14 out of 20 (or 70%) on a 4-year Licence, Bachelor degree or Diplôme d'Etudes Superieures de Commerce (DESC) or Diplôme d'Ingénieur or a Maîtrise will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.

Holders of a bachelor degree with honours from a recognised Canadian university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. A GPA of 3.0/4, 7.0/9 or 75% is usually equivalent to a UK 2.1.

Holders of the Licenciado or equivalent Professional Title from a recognised Chilean university will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Applicants for PhD study will preferably hold a Magister degree or equivalent.

Students with a bachelor’s degree (4 years minimum) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. However please note that we will only consider students who meet the entry guidance below.  Please note: for the subject areas below we use the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table)  ,  Shanghai Ranking 2023 (full table) , and Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Art Universities 2023 .

需要具备学士学位（4年制）的申请人可申请研究生课程。请根据所申请的课程查看相应的入学要求。 请注意，中国院校名单参考 软科中国大学排名2022（总榜） ，  软科中国大学排名2023（总榜） ，以及 软科中国艺术类高校名单2023 。  

Business School    - MSc programmes (excluding MBA)  

商学院硕士课程（MBA除外）入学要求

School of Computer Science – all MSc programmes 计算机学院硕士课程入学要求

College of Social Sciences – courses listed below 社会科学 学院部分硕士课程入学要求 MA Education  (including all pathways) MSc TESOL Education MSc Public Management MA Global Public Policy MA Social Policy MA Sociology Department of Political Science and International Studies  全部硕士课程 International Development Department  全部硕士课程

  All other programmes (including MBA)   所有其他 硕士课程（包括 MBA）入学要求

Please note:

• Borderline cases: We may consider students with lower average score (within 5%) on a case-by-case basis if you have a relevant degree and very excellent grades in relevant subjects and/or relevant work experience. 如申请人均分低于相应录取要求（5%以内），但具有出色学术背景，优异的专业成绩，以及（或）相关的工作经验，部分课程将有可能单独酌情考虑。
• Please contact the China Recruitment Team for any questions on the above entry requirements. 如果您对录取要求有疑问，请联系伯明翰大学中国办公室   [email protected]

Holders of the Licenciado/Professional Title from a recognised Colombian university will be considered for our Postgraduate Diploma and Masters degrees. Applicants for PhD degrees will normally have a Maestria or equivalent.

Holders of a good bachelor degree with honours (4 to 6 years) from a recognised university with a upper second class grade or higher will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.  Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Diploma Visoko Obrazovanje (Advanced Diploma of Education) or Bacclaureus (Bachelors) from a recognised Croatian higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 out of 5.0, vrlo dobar ‘very good’, for 2:1 equivalence or 3.0 out of 5.0, dobar ‘good’, for 2:2 equivalence, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.  Holders of a good Bacclaureus (Bachelors) from a recognised Croatian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 out of 5.0, vrlo dobar ‘very good’, or a Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a Bachelors degree(from the University of the West Indies or the University of Technology) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. A Class II Upper Division degree is usually equivalent to a UK 2.1. For further details on particular institutions please refer to the list below.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Masters degree or Mphil from the University of the West Indies.

Holders of a good four-year government-accredited Bachelors degree from a recognised Higher Education college with a minimum overall GPA of 3 out of 4 for 2:1 equivalency, or a GPA of 2.75 out of 4 for 2:2 equivalency; or a good four-year Bachelors degree (Ptychio) from a recognised University, with a minimum overall grade of 6.5 out of 10 for 2:1 equivalency, or 5.5 for 2:2 equivalency; will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Holders of a good Bakalár, or a good pre-2002 Magistr, from a recognised Czech Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 1.5, B, velmi dobre ‘very good’ (post-2004) or 2, velmi dobre ‘good’ (pre-2004), for 2:1 equivalence, or 2.5, C, dobre ‘good’ (post-2004) or 3, dobre ‘pass’ (pre-2004) for 2:2 equivalence, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. 

Holders of a good Bachelors degree/Candidatus Philosophiae, Professionbachelor or Eksamensbevis from a recognised Danish university, with a minimum overall grade of 7-10 out of 12 (or 8 out of 13) or higher for 2:1 equivalence, or 4-7 out of 12 (or 7 out of 13) for 2:2 equivalence depending on the awarding institution will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Holders of the Licenciado or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Ecuadorian university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Grades of 70% or higher can be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Magister/Masterado or equivalent qualification, but holders of the Licenciado with excellent grades can be considered.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Egypt will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4 for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8 for 2:2 equivalency. Applicants holding a Bachelors degree with alternative grading systems, will normally be expected to have achieved a 75% (Very Good) for 2:1 equivalency or 65% (Good) for 2:2 equivalency. For applicants with a grading system different to those mentioned here, please contact [email protected] for advice on what the requirements will be for you.

Holders of a good Bakalaurusekraad from a recognised university or Applied Higher Education Institution with a minimum overall grade of 4/5 or B for 2:1 equivalency or 3/5 or C for 2:2 equivalency, or a good Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma), will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Students who hold a Masters degree with very good grades (grade B, 3.5/4 GPA or 85%) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. 

Holders of a good Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto (AMK) (new system), an Yrkeshögskoleexamen (YHS) (new system), a Kandidaatti / Kandidat (new system), an Oikeustieteen Notaari or a Rättsnotarie, a good Kandidaatti / Kandidat (old system), a professional title such as Ekonomi, Diplomi-insinööri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti (in Medicine, Dentistry and Vetinary Medicine), or a Maisteri / Magister (new system), Lisensiaatti / Licenciat, Oikeustieteen Kandidaatti / Juris Kandidat (new system) or Proviisori / Provisor from a recognised Finnish Higher Education institution, with a minimum overall grade of 2/3 or 3-4/5 for 2:1 equivalence or 1-2/3 or 2.5-3/5 for 2:2 equivalence, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. 

Holders of a good three-year Licence, License Professionnelle, Diplôme d'Ingénieur/Architecte Diplômé d'État, Diplôme from an Ecole Superieure de Commerce / Gestion / Politique, or Diplome d'Etat Maitrise of three years duration or a Maîtrise from a recognised French university or Grande École will be considered for postgraduate taught study.

Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a minimum overall grade of 13 out of 20, bien, for 2:1 equivalency, or 11 out of 20, assez bien, for 2:2 equivalency depending on the awarding institution.  

Holders of a good three-year Bachelor degree, a Magister Artium, a Diplom or an Erstes Staatsexamen from a recognised university, or a good Fachhochschuldiplom from a Fachhochschule (university of applied sciences), with a minimum overall grade of 2.5 for 2:1 equivalency, or 3.0 for 2:2 equivalency, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Students from Germany who have completed three years of the Erstes Staatsexamen qualification with a grade point average (GPA) of 10 from the first six semesters of study within the Juristische Universitätsprüfung programme would be considered for entry onto LLM programmes.  Students from Germany who have completed the five year Erstes Staatsexamen qualification with a grade point average (GPA) of 6.5 would be considered for entry onto LLM programmes. 

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Holders of a good four-year Ptychio (Bachelor degree) from a recognised Greek university (AEI) with a minimum overall grade of 6.5 out of 10 for 2:1 equivalency, or 5.5 out of 10 for 2:2 equivalency, or a good four-year Ptychio from a recognised Technical Higher Education institution (TEI) with a minimum overall grade of 7.5 out of 10 for 2:1 equivalency, or 6.5 out of 10 for 2:2 equivalency, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

4-year Licenciado is deemed equivalent to a UK bachelors degree. A score of 75 or higher from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) can be considered comparable to a UK 2.1, 60 is comparable to a UK 2.2.  Private universities have a higher pass mark, so 80 or higher should be considered comparable to a UK 2.1, 70 is comparable to a UK 2.2

The Hong Kong Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard. Students with bachelor degrees awarded by universities in Hong Kong may be considered for entry to one of our postgraduate degree programmes.

Students with Masters degrees may be considered for PhD study.

Holders of a good Alapfokozat / Alapképzés (Bachelors degree) or Egyetemi Oklevel (university diploma) from a recognised Hungarian university, or a Foiskola Oklevel (college diploma) from a recognised college of Higher Education, with a minimum overall grade of 3.5 for 2:1 equivalency, or 3 for 2:2 equivalency, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. 

Holders of a Bachelors degree of three or four years in duration from a recognised university in India will be considered for postgraduate taught study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved 55% - 60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency, or 50% - 55% for 2:2 equivalency depending on the awarding institution.  

Either: A four-year Bachelors degree (first class or very good upper second class)

Or: A three-year Bachelors degree (first class) from recognised institutions in India.

For MSc programmes, the Business School will consider holders of three-year degree programmes (first class or very good upper second class) from recognised institutions in India.

For entry to LLM programmes, Birmingham is happy to accept applications from 3 or 5 year LLB holders from India from prestigious institutions.

Holders of the 4 year Sarjana (S1) from a recognised Indonesian institution will be considered for postgraduate study. Entry requirements vary with a minimum requirement of a GPA of 2.8.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Iran with a minimum of 14/20 or 70% will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate taught programmes.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Iraq will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of a Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency, or 2.8/4 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Israel will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved score of 80% for 2:1 equivalency or 65% for 2:2 equivalency.  

Holders of a good Diploma di Laurea, Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti, Diploma di Mediatore Linguistico or Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello from a recognised Italian university with a minimum overall grade of 100 out of 110 for 2:1 equivalence, or 92 out of 110 for 2:2 equivalence, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Students who hold the Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees (14-15/20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 12-13/20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2.2).

Students with a Bachelor degree from a recognised university in Japan will be considered for entry to a postgraduate Masters degree provided they achieve a sufficiently high overall score in their first (Bachelor) degree. A GPA of 3.0/4.0 or a B average from a good Japanese university is usually considered equivalent to a UK 2:1.

Students with a Masters degree from a recognised university in Japan will be considered for PhD study. A high overall grade will be necessary to be considered.

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in Jordan will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.  

Students who have completed their Specialist Diploma Мамаң дипломы/Диплом специалиста) or "Magistr" (Магистр дипломы/Диплом магистра) degree (completed after 1991) from a recognised higher education institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.67/4.00 for courses requiring a UK lower second and 3.00/4.00 for courses requiring a UK upper second class degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate Masters degrees and, occasionally, directly for PhD degrees.  Holders of a Bachelor "Bakalavr" degree (Бакалавр дипломы/Диплом бакалавра) from a recognised higher education institution, with a minimum GPA of  2.67/4.00 for courses requiring a UK lower second and 3.00/4.00 for courses requiring a UK upper second class degree, may also be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/50

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in Kuwait will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.  

Holders of a good pre-2000 Magistrs or post-2000 Bakalaurs from a recognised university, or a good Postgraduate Diploma (professional programme) from a recognised university or institution of Higher Education, with a minimum overall grade of 7.5 out of 10 for 2:1 equivalency, or 6.5 out of 10 for 2:2 equivalency, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Lebanon will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of a Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a score of 16/20 or 80% for 2:1 equivalency, or 14/20 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Libya will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of a Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved score of 70% for 2:1 equivalency or 65% for 2:2 equivalency. Alternatively students will require a minimum of 3.0/4.0 or BB to be considered.

Holders of a good Bakalauras (post 2001), Profesinis Bakalauras (post 2001) or pre-2001 Magistras from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 8 out of 10 for 2:1 equivalency, or 7 out of 10 for 2:2 equivalency, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. 

Holders of a good Bachelors degree or Diplôme d'Ingénieur Industriel from a recognised Luxembourgish Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 16 out of 20 for 2:1 equivalence, or 14 out of 20 for 2:2 equivalence, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Students who hold a Masters degree will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees (70-74% or A or Marginal Distinction from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 60-69% or B or Bare Distinction/Credit is considered comparable to a UK 2.2).

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Malaysian institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum of 3.0) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Holders of a good Bachelors degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution with a minimum grade of 2:1 (Hons) for UK 2:1 equivalency, or 2:2 (Hons) for UK 2:2 equivalency, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree (Honours) from a recognised institution (including the University of Mauritius) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2:1).

Students who hold the Licenciado/Professional Titulo from a recognised Mexican university with a promedio of at least 8 will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.

Students who have completed a Maestria from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Holders of a Bachelors degree, licence or Maîtrise from a recognised university in Morocco will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of a Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a score of 15/20 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency, or 13/20 for 2:2 equivalency.

Students with a good four year honours degree from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham. PhD applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a Bachelors (Honours) degree of four years duration from a recognised university in Nepal will be considered for postgraduate taught study. Students with a Bachelors degree of at least three years duration plus a Masters degree may also be considered for postgraduate study. Degrees must be from a recognised institution in Nepal.

Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.2/4.0 or 65%-79% average or higher for 2:1 equivalency, or a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 60%-65% for 2:2 equivalency depending on the awarding institution.  

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Dutch university, or Bachelors degree from a recognised Hogeschool (University of Professional Education), or a good Doctoraal from a recognised Dutch university, with a minimum overall grade of 7 out of 10 for 2:1 equivalence, or 6 out of 10 for 2:2 equivalence, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. 

Students who hold a Bachelor degree (minimum 4 years and/or level 400) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0

Holders of a good three-six-year Bachelorgrad, Candidatus Magisterii, Sivilingeniø (siv. Ing. - Engineering), "Siviløkonom" (siv. Øk. - Economics) degree from a recognised Norwegian education institution with a minimum GPA of B/Very Good or 1.6-2.5 for a 2.1 equivalency, or a GPA of C/Good or 2.6-3.2 for a 2.2 equivalency; will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in Oman will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.  

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years in duration from a recognised university in Pakistan will be considered for postgraduate taught study. Students with a Bachelors degree of at least three years duration followed by a Masters degree of one or two years duration, or holders of a two year Bachelors degree and a two year Masters degree in the same subject, may also be considered for postgraduate study.

Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 2.8-3.0/4.0 or 65% or above for 2:1 equivalency, or a GPA of 2.6/4.0 or 60% or above for 2:2 equivalency depending on the awarding institution.  

A two-year degree followed by a three-year LLB will count as a full Bachelors degree.

All qualifications must be from recognised institutions. For further details on recognised institutions, please refer to Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in the Palestinian Territories will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3/4 or 80% for 2:1 equivalency or a GPA of 2.5/4 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.    

Holders of the Título de Licenciado /Título de (4-6 years) or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Paraguayan university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Grades of 4/5 or higher can be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent.  The Título Intermedio is a 2-3 year degree and is equivalent to a HNC, it is not suitable for postgraduate entry but holders of this award could be considered for second year undergraduate entry or pre-Masters.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Título de Maestría / Magister or equivalent qualification, but holders of the Título/Grado de Licenciado/a with excellent grades can be considered.

Holders of the Bachiller, Licenciado, or Título Profesional with at least 13/20 may be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Título de Maestría or equivalent qualification.

Holders of a good post-2001 Licencjat / Inzynier (Bachelors degree), or a pre-2001 Magister, from a recognised Polish university, with a minimum overall grade of 4.5/4+ out of 5, dobry plus ‘better than good’ for 2:1 equivalence, or 4 out of 5, dobry 'good' for 2:2 equivalence, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. 

Holders of a good Licenciado from a recognised university, or a Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) from a recognised Polytechnic Institution, with a minimum overall grade of 16 out of 20, bom com distinção ‘good with distinction’, for 2:1 equivalence, or 14 out of 20, bom ‘good’, for 2:2 equivalence, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. 

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in Qatar will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of a Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.  

Holders of a good Diplomă de Licenţă, Diplomă de Inginer, Diplomă de Urbanist Diplomat, Diplomă de Arhitect, Diplomă de Farmacist or Diplomã de Doctor-Medic Arhitect (Bachelors degree) from a recognised Romanian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 8 out of 10 for 2:1 equivalence, or 7 out of 10 for 2:2 equivalence, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Holders of a good Диплом Бакалавра (Bakalavr) degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 from recognised universities in Russia may be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes/MPhil degrees. 

Students who hold a 4-year Bachelor degree with at least 16/20 or 70% will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.   

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.  

Students who hold a Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies,Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. A score of 14-15/20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 12-13/20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2.2

Students who hold a Bachelor (Honours) degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (or a score of 60-69% or B+) from a well ranked institution will be considered for most our Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees with a 2:1 requirement.

Students holding a good Bachelors Honours degree will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Holders of a good three-year Bakalár or pre-2002 Magister from a recognised Slovakian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 1.5, B, Vel’mi dobrý ‘very good’ for 2:1 equivalence, or 2, C, Dobrý ‘good’ for 2:2 equivalence, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. 

Holders of a good Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (Bachelors degree), Diplomant (Professionally oriented first degree), Univerzitetni diplomant (Academically oriented first degree) or Visoko Obrazovanja (until 1999) from a recognised Slovenian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 8.0 out of 10 for 2:1 equivalence, or 7.0 out of 10 for 2:2 equivalence, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. 

Students who hold a Bachelor Honours degree (also known as Baccalaureus Honores / Baccalaureus Cum Honoribus) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most Masters programmes will require a second class upper (70%) or a distinction (75%).

Holders of a Masters degree will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a Bachelor degree from a recognised South Korean institution (usually with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.5) will be considered for Masters programmes.

Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Título de Licenciado / Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado (Grado) /Título de Ingeniero / Título de Arquitecto from a recognised Spanish university with a minimum overall grade of 7 out of 10 for 2:1 equivalence, or 6 out of 10 for 2:2 equivalence, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Holders of a Special or Professional Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in Sri Lanka will be considered for postgraduate taught study.

Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved 60-74% or a CGPA 3.30/4.0 or B+ for 2:1 equivalency, or 55-59% or a CGPA 3.0/4.0 or B for 2:2 equivalency depending on the awarding institution.  

Holders of a good Kandidatexamen (Bachelors degree) or Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelors degree) from a recognised Swedish Higher Education institution with the majority of subjects with a grade of VG (Val godkänd) for 2:1 equivalency, or G (godkänd) for 2:2 equivalency, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. Holders of a good Kandidatexamen (Bachelors degree) or Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelors degree) from a recognised Swedish Higher Education institution with the majority of subjects with a grade of VG (Val godkänd), and/or a good Magisterexamen (Masters degree), International Masters degree or Licentiatexamen (comparable to a UK Mphil), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good " Baccalauréat universitaire/ Diplom / Diplôme; Lizentiat / Licence; Staatsdiplom / Diplôme d'Etat" degree from a recognised Swiss higher education institution (with a minimum GPA of 5/6 or 8/10 or 2/5 (gut-bien-bene/good) for a 2.1 equivalence) will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Syria will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved score of 70%, or ‘very good’ for 2:1 equivalency or 60%, or ‘good’ for 2:2 equivalency.  

Holders of a good Bachelor degree (from 75% to 85% depending upon the university in Taiwan) from a recognised institution will be considered for postgraduate Masters study. Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Holders of a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level. Holders of Bachelors degree from prestigious institutions (see list below) will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4.0 for 2:1 equivalency or 2.7 for 2:2 equivalency. Applicants with grades slightly below these requirements may also be considered for an offer if they have a relevant Bachelors degree, good scores in relevant modules, or relevant work experience.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from all other institutions will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.2/4.0 for 2:1 equivalency, or 2.8 for 2:2 equivalency.

Prestigious institutions: Assumption University Chiang Mai University Chulalongkorn University Kasetsart University Khon Kaen University King Mongkut University of Technology - Thonburi (known as KMUTT or KMUT) Mahidol University Prince of Songla University Srinakharinwirot University Thammasat University

Holders of a bachelor degree with honours from a recognised Caribbean and West Indies university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. 

Students with a Bachelors degree from the following universities may be considered for entry to postgraduate programmes:

• Ateneo de Manila University - Quezon City
• De La Salle University - Manila
• University of Santo Tomas
• University of the Philippines - Diliman

Students from all other institutions with a Bachelors and a Masters degree or relevant work experience may be considered for postgraduate programmes.

Grading Schemes

1-5 where 1 is the highest 2.1 = 1.75 2.2 = 2.25 

Out of 4.0 where 4 is the highest 2.1 = 3.0 2.2 = 2.5

Letter grades and percentages 2.1 = B / 3.00 / 83% 2.2 = C+ / 2.5 / 77%

Holders of a postdoctoral qualification from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.  Students may be considered for PhD study if they have a Masters from one of the above listed universities.

Holders of a Lisans Diplomasi with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Holders of a Yuksek Diplomasi from a recognised university will be considered for PhD study.

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the UAE will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of a Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.  

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most Masters programmes will require a second class upper (2.1) or GPA of 3.5/5.0

Holders of a good four-year Bachelors degree/ Диплом бакалавра (Dyplom Bakalavra), Диплом спеціаліста (Specialist Diploma) or a Dyplom Magistra from a recognised institution, with a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0, 3.5/4, 8/12 or 80% or higher for 2:1 equivalence, or a GPA of 3.5/5.0, 3.0/4, 6/12 or 70% for 2:2 equivalence, depending on the awarding institution, will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

The University will consider students who hold an Honours degree from a recognised institution in the USA with a GPA of:

• 2.8 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for entry to programmes with a 2:2 requirement 
• 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for entry to programmes with a 2:1 requirement 

Please note that some subjects which are studied at postgraduate level in the USA, eg. Medicine and Law, are traditionally studied at undergraduate level in the UK.

Holders of the Magistr Diplomi (Master's degree) or Diplomi (Specialist Diploma), awarded by prestigious universities, who have attained high grades in their studies will be considered for postgraduate study.  Holders of the Fanlari Nomzodi (Candidate of Science), where appropriate, will be considered for PhD study.

Holders of the Licenciatura/Título or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Venezuelan university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Scales of 1-5, 1-10 and 1-20 are used, an overall score of 70% or equivalent can be considered equivalent to a UK 2.1.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Maestria or equivalent qualification

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Vietnamese institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum GPA of 7.0 and above) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.  Holders of a Masters degree (thac si) will be considered for entry to PhD programmes.

Students who hold a Masters degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 or a mark of 2.0/2.5 (A) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.   

Students who hold a good Bachelor Honours degree will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. 

Our PGDip/ MA programmes are delivered and assessed online. Some activities are scheduled – like meetings with your tutor – but otherwise you can work through the online learning materials at times to suit you. Each module is broken down into weekly study units. And each week you will have a mixture of reading, videos/recordings and interactive activities to work through at your own convenience. All you need is some time, and an internet connection.

We also know how important it is to provide you with opportunities to meet, collaborate and network with like-minded students. We do this in three ways:

• Firstly, we provide a live online induction event when you join the programme. You will get the opportunity to meet the teaching team, fellow students and we will provide a step-by-step guide to working through materials on your first module of study.
• Secondly, in every module of study there are live (real time) opportunities to engage in module group work and seminars. This gives you the chance to discuss key topics, share your learning and to reflect on workplace experiences.
• Thirdly over the first two years of your study you will be required to attend four 2-day study weekends held at the School of Education. Dates for 2023-24 are Saturday 11th and Sunday 12 November 2023 and Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May 2024.

How you will learn 

• Interactive teaching materials and study skills resources available via our online learning platform            
• Three live online tutorials per module within your own tutor group, hosted by a tutor experienced in your field of study      
• A live workshop hosted by your Module Lead            
• Access to our extensive online library, research materials and a vibrant community of students with shared interests         
• Access to a range of other study and research activities hosted by our department and the School of Education. 

Time for Study

Your involvement on the course will require you to be released from some of your current work, and it will be helpful for applicants to consider carefully these issues with your line manager/sponsor:

The tutors strongly recommend that students are allowed a  minimum  of half a day per week for study and research.

• Full participation in the Study Weekends requires attendance on both days
• Teachers may require extended release for the 15 day teaching placement. An additional day may be required for a visit to the host school/service prior to commencing the practice. 
• The time needed by you for study may decrease your ability to help with other types of activities. 

You will be assessed through a range of work, enabling you to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and understanding of the theory and practical application of the module material. 

You will have one specific formative assessment (where you receive informal feedback, but it does not count towards your module grade) and two components of summative assessment (which are each graded).  Assessments have a single submission date at the end of the module.

Through this comprehensive range of assessment components, your professional and academic careers will be enhanced.

Support for Deaf and Disabled students

The University of Birmingham welcomes applications from deaf and disabled students. We strongly encourage students applying to this course who may require support (including communication support) or who may require reasonable adjustments to be made as a result of a physical, sensory, mental health or learning support need to  register with the disability, learning support and mental health team . Eligible students are also encouraged to apply for  Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)  which may provide funding towards equipment, software and support where required.    

The MA and PGDip in Deaf Education (Teachers of deaf children) is ideal for teachers who are already qualified to teach school-aged children in England but require the mandatory qualification to achieve qualified teacher of the deaf status from the Department for Education. The non mandatory MA qualification is suitable for professionals who do not wish, or are not eligible, to obtain qualified teacher of the deaf status – for example lecturers of deaf students, communication support workers and educational psychologists.

There is the opportunity to work towards a further professional qualification in the field of Education both within schools and in other settings, including progression to a PhD or EdD. The excellent careers advice provided by personal tutors has encouraged many of our graduates to successfully apply for leadership roles working with deaf children and young people. These include: specialist teachers, educational audiologists, teaching assistants, speech and language therapists, youth workers, social workers, counsellors and BSL interpreters.

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Higher education for deaf students: research priorities in the new millennium.

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Harry G. Lang, Higher Education for Deaf Students: Research Priorities in the New Millennium, The Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education , Volume 7, Issue 4, October 2002, Pages 267–280, https://doi.org/10.1093/deafed/7.4.267

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A review of research on deaf students in higher education reveals a significant body of knowledge about the barriers these students face in gaining access to information in the classroom. Much less is known about the potential solutions to these problems. In addition, there is a dearth of research on the effectiveness of such support services as interpreting, note taking, real-time captioning, and tutoring, particularly with regard to their impact on academic achievement. This article summarizes relevant research and suggests directions for educational researchers interested in enhancing academic success and the retention of deaf students in higher education programs.

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Online Master’s and Doctoral Programs List

The University of Idaho’s online graduate degrees reflect our mission of making education accessible across the state and nation and responding to changing employment demands. Delivering the quality instruction expected of a research university, our online master’s and doctoral programs are taught by our esteemed faculty members and build upon our century-old reputation as an educational leader in the Northwest. 

Online graduate students can earn a degree from one of our top-ranked national programs around their existing obligations and have access to the same opportunities and resources, including the on-campus library, research projects, scholarships, and teaching assistantships. If you’ve thought about returning to school but require more flexibility due to your full-time job and raising a family, advance your career with any of the programs listed here.

Available via online or distance learning: 

• Climate Change , P.S.M.
• Geographic Information Skills, Mapping, and Monitoring , P.S.M.
• Precision Nutrition for Human and Animal Health , P.S.M.
• Scientific Communication and Leadership , Certificate
• Sustainable Soil and Land Systems , P.S.M.
• Water Resources , P.S.M.

College of Business and Economics

• Online Master of Business Administration , M.B.A.
• Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership , M.S.
• Educational Leadership , M.Ed.
• Curriculum and Instruction , M.Ed.
• Physical Education , M.Ed.
• Special Education , M.Ed.
• Education , Ed.D., Ph.D. (may vary from all to mostly online)

Engineering

• Advanced Semiconductor Design
• Civil Engineering , M.Engr.
• Computer Engineering , M.S., M.Engr.
• Computer Science , M.S.
• Cybersecurity , M.S.
• Electrical Engineering , M.S., M.Engr.
• Engineering Management , M.Engr.
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• Mechanical Engineering , M.Engr.
• Power System Protection and Relaying, Certificate
• Secure and Dependable Computing Systems, Certificate
• Smart Grid Cybersecurity
• Technology Management , M.S.

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• Criminology , M.S.
• Emerging Media , M.A.
• Music , M.Mus.
• Media Production , Certificate
• Public Administration , M.P.A.
• Psychology: Human Factors , M.S.
• Theatre Arts , MFA
• Strategic Media Management , Certificate

Natural Resources and Environmental Science

• Environmental Science, M.S.
• Environmental Education and Science Communication, Certificate
• Master of Natural Resources, M.N.R.
• Fire Ecology, Management and Technology , Certificate
• Remote Sensing of the Environment, Certificate
• Geographic Information Science: Geospatial Aspects of Sustainable Planning Application , M.S.
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• Geographic Information Science: Geospatial Intelligence Application , M.S.
• Geographic Information Science: Geotechnician Application , M.S.
• Geographic Information Science: GIS Programming Application , M.S.
• Geographic Information Science: Natural Hazards and Emergency Planning Application , M.S.
• Statistical Science , M.S. 
• Teaching Mathematics , M.A.T.

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Whichever online degree you begin, being an online learning student at U of I comes with a host of benefits.

• Flexibility: We design our online master’s and doctoral programs around the schedules of working adults, allowing you to maintain existing employment, family, and seasonal commitments without altering your schedule or taking a hit in income.
• Quality: We’re one of the region’s most respected research universities. Whether the class is pre-recorded or virtual, our leading faculty members deliver the same depth and detail of instruction that you expect in an on-campus classroom.
• Place-Based Degrees: Especially where research is concerned, our faculty members partner with regional organizations to support our online graduate students as they complete a place-based thesis or non-thesis research project. You, in turn, can conduct guided research relevant to your geographic region without ever setting foot on campus and may even be able to do so through your existing employer.
• Scholarships: Many erroneously believe that scholarships are off the table to online graduate students. Supporting your endeavors and professional growth, the University of Idaho has opened up teaching assistant opportunities and place-based scholarships to online students.
• Affordability: No matter where you are in the country or world, all online courses for master’s and doctoral programs are charged at our in-state rate. 
• Ahead of the Curve: The University of Idaho championed distance learning ahead of everyone else with our innovative Engineering Outreach program. We introduced these degrees over 35 years ago, and while we’ve adjusted delivery methods to available technologies, our commitment toward advancing your career through quality education has not wavered.

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