Overview
As a student in the Secondary Education of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing program of Rochester Institute of Technology you will enjoy small class sizes, one-to-one discussions, and advisement with world renowned faculty in small classes that allow you to build your strengths and develop your skills.
RIT and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) have created a unique educational community with a diverse communication environment. All community members share responsibility for effective communication and are expected to respect the language preferences of students, faculty, and staff. The rich inclusive communication environment at RIT/NTID prepares you for the broad array of communication styles you will encounter in the classroom as a teacher of the deaf.
Typical Job Titles
- Teacher of the Deaf
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History of Deaf Educational Thought and Practice
- Psychology and Human Development
- Special Education in the Social Context
- Teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners with Special Educational Needs
- General Instructional Methods
- Assessment Principles and Practices
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Special Education Secondary Education View 298 other Masters in Secondary Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
- Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
Tuition Fee
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International
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Rochester
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Financing
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Funding
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