Deaf and Hard of Hearing, PreK-12 concentration

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing, PreK-12 concentration in the Master of Science degree in Special Education with Virginia licensure prepares teachers to work with deaf and hard of hearing students of all ages. Graduate students in the deaf and hard of hearing concentration are exposed to the various communication and instructional approaches used with deaf and hard of hearing students. Graduates of our program will be fully prepared to enter the field of deaf education.

 

 

Program requirements

• EDSP 625 - Audiologic Assessment and Intervention
• EDSP 526 - Introduction to Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• EDSP 527 - Curriculum and Methods for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
• EDSP 628 - Language Development and Literacy for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
• EDSP 605 - Introduction to Educational Research
• EDSP 622 - Collaboration to Teach and Support Diverse Learners
• EDSP/EDRD 641 Assessment and Intervention for Language Development
• EDSP 651 - Students with Diverse Learning Needs and the Special Education Process
• EDSP 669 - Diagnostic and Assessment Procedures for Individuals with Disabilities
• EDSP 670 - Proactive Classroom Management and Advanced Positive Behavior Support

Option to add licensure in deaf and hard of hearing PreK-12

• EDSP 755 - D/HH - Teaching Internship in Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Preschool-Elementary Level
• EDSP 756 - Teaching Internship in Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Secondary Level

Additional supporting coursework may be required. Students must meet requirements admittance into the Teacher Education Program.

Tuition Support

Karen Stinson is your contact for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Licensure Project grant. For more information about the grant, email rudhh@radford.edu or call 540-831-5302.