The University of Nebraska offers an online graduate degree program in deaf education. Students can pursue either a master's degree in the field or simply obtain a teaching endorsement that would allow them to work with deaf children. The endorsement program is suited for students who already have a master's degree in special education but no formal training in working with deaf students. Students must demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language and complete prerequisite courses before being admitted to the program. Areas of study covered by the program include Psychology and Sociology of Deafness, Audiology for Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), Teaching Content Areas to Students for the Hearing Impaired and Speech and Language Development of the DHH.
University of Nebraska
2100 Vine St.
Lincoln, NE 68588
402-472-2175
unl.edu
Utah State University offers two different degree programs in deaf education. One program is specifically designed for students completing a first bachelor's degree, while the other is for those who have a bachelor's degree and are making a career change. The program for those pursuing a second bachelor's degree simply requires the completion of 12 online courses that are offered in sequence. The entire program can be completed in as little as three or four semesters. Coursework includes studies in Language Assessment and Intervention, Acoustics and Anatomy of the Ear, Assessment and Treatment of Children with Communicative Disorders and Aural Rehabilitation.
Utah State University
Distance Education
5055 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
435-797-9700
distance.usu.edu
The University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee offers an online master's degree and certification in the area of deaf and hard of hearing education. Certification can be obtained for grades pre-K through 12. Students must exhibit sign language proficiency before being admitted to the program. The program takes approximately two years to complete. Grant funding through the federal government's PATH (Providing Accessible Teacher Education in Deaf and Hard of Hearing) project is available to help pay for education expenses. Courses offered as part of this program include Studies in Teaching Language to Individuals Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Assessment and Monitoring, Issues and Trends in Special Education and Research Methods in Special Education.
University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
School of Education
Enderis Hall
2400 E. Hartford Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53201
414-229-4721
uwm.edu