Overview

The program is offered in online, hybrid, and onsite formats and may be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. Three specializations are offered at this time: Educating Students with Disabilities (online), ASL/English Bilingual Early Childhood Education (online), and Self-Designed (onsite or hybrid).

The MA in Deaf Education Studies program is not intended to lead to licensure and does not lead to licensure in Washington, D.C.

Graduates with Deaf Education - Special Program from Gallaudet University will:

understand 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.

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

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

understand 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.

plan instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

understand and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy and Legislative on Bilingualism: Implications for ASL/ENG Bilingual for 0-5
Theoretical Perspectives of ASL/ENG Bilingual Education for 0-5
Educating Deaf Students with Disabilities
Teaching Functional Curriculum to Deaf Students with Disabilities
Early Language Acquisition and Cognitive Development of Bilingualism
Assessment and Individualized Planning in ASL/English Bilingual Early Childhood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Education Special Education Teaching View 2887 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 3.0 GPA
At least two of the following artifacts demonstrating ASL skills: ASLPI result of 2 or above / Video goal statement / Video of yourself teaching
A bachelor’s degree in Education, Deaf Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work and/or any related fields or a bachelor’s degree in another field with at least 2 years of experience teaching in an educational setting
License/certificate of teaching (optional). If you wish to attach your license/certificate to your application, please email it to Contact.
One letter of recommendation must address: Evidence of successful paid or volunteer work with infants, children, or adolescents and/or families (at least two years).

Tuition Fee

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International

30204 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15102 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

20142 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10071 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

20142 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10071 USD per semester during 12 months.

International (Developing Country): $15,102 per semester International (Non-Developing Country): $20,142 per semester

Living costs for Washington, D. C.

1705 - 2975 USD /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Deaf Education Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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