Overview

Deaf Education - Advanced Studies from Gallaudet University is a self-paced, individualized degree program offering specializations based on the interests of the candidate and his/her educational background and teaching experience with deaf and hard of hearing students.

Graduates with Deaf Education - Advanced Studies from Gallaudet University will:

understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support a child's intellectual, social, and personal development.

understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

use an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

use knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy and Legislative on Bilingualism: Implications for ASL/ENG

Educating Deaf Students with Disabilities

Teaching Functional Curriculum to Deaf Students with Disabilities

Theoretical Perspectives of ASL/ENG Bilingual Education

Home, School, and Community Collaboration for Diverse Learners

The Structures and Application of American Sign Language and English in the Classroom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Priority deadline programs continue to accept candidates on a rolling basis until all program seats are filled.

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Special Education View 873 other Masters in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 3.0 GPA

ASLPI result of 2 or above and/or multi-measurement artifacts (use of ASL)

A bachelor's degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work and/or any related fields

License/certificate of teaching (optional)

Evidence of successful paid or volunteer work with infants, children, or adolescents and/or families (at least two years)

Complete a capstone project that will result in a product and presentation.

Competence in the English language

A completed Graduate School Application Form, including payment of the $75 non-refundable application fee.

Official transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31140 USD / year

≈ 31140 USD / year
Out-of-State

20754 USD / year

≈ 20754 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20754 USD / year

≈ 20754 USD / year

Additional Details

International (Developing Country): $15,570 per semester
International (Non-Developing Country): $20,754 per semester

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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