PLEASE NOTE: THE NEXT ADMISSION FOR THE PROGRAM IN EDUCATION OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING WILL BE JULY, 2009. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR A JULY 2009 START DATE WILL BE MONDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 2008.
M.A. in Special Education, with Concentration in Education
of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Full standing is granted to those applicants who have completed EPSE 312 (Introduction to the Study of Exceptional Children) or EPSE 317 (Development and Exceptionality in the Regular Classroom), EPSE 481 (Introduction to Research in Education) (or course that has been deemed to be a replacement for EPSE 481), EPSE 482 (Introduction to Statistics for Research in Education) (or course that has been deemed to be a replacement for EPSE 482), and have attained teacher certification. Students are also encouraged to develop proficiency in sign language prior to admission. When applying please specify DEAFNESS on your application. Teacher certification is required.
Prerequisites: EPSE 312 or 317, EPSE 481, EPSE 482
Below is an example of course sequence for the program:
To
obtain a M.A. students will also be required to complete
the following courses:
Course Number |
|
Course Title |
| Summer: On Campus (July - 4 weeks) |
| EPSE 518 |
3 |
Speech Development of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students |
| EPSE 519 |
3 |
Development of English Language Skills of Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
| Winter Term 1: Distance - Web-based |
| EPSE 521 |
3 |
Psychosocial Aspects of Hearing Loss |
| EPSE 525 |
3 |
Studies in Sign Language |
| Winter Term 2: Distance - Web-based |
| EPSE 522 |
3 |
Designing English Language Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students |
| EPSE 565A |
2 |
Fundamentals of Audiology for Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
Year Two
Course Number |
|
Course Title |
| Summer: Term 1: Distance - Web-based |
| EPSE 517 |
2 |
Acoustic Environments & Amplification in the Classroom (Part 1) |
| EPSE 520 |
1 |
Curriculum Development in the Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (Part 1) |
| Summer Term 2: On Campus (July - 4 weeks) |
| EPSE 517 |
1 |
Acoustic Environments & Amplification in the Classroom (Part 2) |
| EPSE 520 |
2 |
Curriculum Development in the Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (Part 2) |
| 565A |
3 |
Special Topic: Aural Habilitation / Cochlear Implants |
| Winter Term : Distance - Practicum (10-week, full-time placement) |
| EPSE 598G |
9 |
Field Experiences |
To obtain a M.A., students will aslo be required to complete the following courses:
| EPSE 512 |
3 |
Critical Issues in Special Education |
| Approved Elective |
3 |
|
| Research Course |
3 |
One of EPSE 592, 593, 595, or other research course related to the student's thesis |
| EPSE 599 |
6 |
Masters thesis |
Total: 50 credits
Under the Western Deans Agreement, students may take
some courses at other universities and receive transfer
credit toward their degree.
