Overview

You will gain the ability to analyze various linguistic, social and cultural perspectives in Deaf Education while learning how they contribute to the cognitive and academic development of students.

As a leader in your field, this program will prepare you to collaborate effectively in various educational settings with other Deaf and Hard of Hearing educational service professionals.

The Master of Science in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education at Lamar University is certified by the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED), and our graduates are eligible for professional certification through the CED.

Career Paths

The deaf and hard of hearing master’s program is designed to serve the 40 to 50 percent of deaf and hard of hearing children who are also diagnosed with an additional disability.

This program prepares you for Texas teacher certification and to acquire the competencies specifically needed to support learning and development in children with hearing loss.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Clinical Practicum
Multicultural and Deafness
Speech & Audio Deaf Education
Advanced Deaf Studies
ASL/ENG Bilingual Education & Deaf
ASL/ENF Bilingual Lit & Deaf
ASL/ENG Bilingual Assessment
Psychology of Deafness
Multi-Disabled Deaf
Law and Deaf Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beaumont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete admissions application online through the Apply Texas (Visit LU's graduate admissions website for additional information.)
Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended, including the accredited institution from which the applicant has earned a bachelor's degree.
A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
Take the GRE. Applicants must meet the admission standard according to the formula (GPA X 50) + (GRE Verbal+Quantitative) is equal or greater than 428. The GRE is offered through the LU Career and Testing Center. All applicants must have the Educational Testing Service submit GRE scores directly to Lamar University.
Provide evidence of American Sign Language competency based on the ASL-PI.
Provide three letters of support.
Complete an interview with DSDE faculty.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

10668 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10668 USD / year

≈ 10668 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5772 USD / year

≈ 5772 USD / year

Living costs

Beaumont

United States

882 - 1634 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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