Overview
Mentorship from our faculty will help cultivate your research and communication skills, and our small class sizes and individualized attention will enhance your learning.
Program Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes for the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing graduate program at Missouri State University- Program graduates will demonstrate competencies consistent with best practices in their discipline.
- Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to think critically, to analyze complex and diverse concepts, and to use reason and judgment.
- Program graduates will communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in academic and professional settings.
- Program graduates will interact effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and work through differences with civility.
- Program graduates will exhibit ethical leadership skills in professional practice and community service.
- Program graduates will utilize knowledge and skills related to their discipline to engage in activities that directly benefit the University or the civic community.
- Program graduates will demonstrate readiness to pursue life-long learning through continuing education, scholarship, service, and participation in professional organizations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Language Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Speech Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Auditory Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Early Intervention Assessment: Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Communication Studies Special Education View 276 other Masters in Communication Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Two letters of recommendation, one primarily addressing academic performance in college and the other focused on work and/or community-based experiences. There may be overlap between the two recommendation letters.
- Personal statement or cover letter which describes your intent and interest in pursuing a career in deaf education.
- A student must have an undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders, education, or related area for track one and track two,. Track three requires a bachelor's degree in special education and certification in special education.
- The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better
Tuition Fee
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International
25296 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25296 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
25296 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25296 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
16272 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16272 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Springfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.