Interested in research and becoming a Teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing?
This Master’s of Arts (M.A.) program is appropriate for students with a special interest in meeting the language, educational, psychosocial, and communication needs of learners who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing (d/Dhh). Completion of the program meets eligibility requirements for Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CAEDHH) Certification to become a Teacher of the d/Dhh (TODHH). This program is comprehensive and allows students to specialize and work in early intervention or K-12 settings across itinerant, small group, and/or specialized school settings with learners who are d/Dhh across Canada.
Program qualifies for BC Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Three+-year, online and on campus, graduate program coursework
Below is an example of course sequence for the program.
Summer Term 2 (6 credits) |
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| EPSE 521 (3) | Psychosocial Aspects of Hearing Loss |
| EPSE 522 (3) | Designing English Language Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students |
Winter Term 1 (6 credits) |
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| EPSE 519 (3) | Development of English Language Skills of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students |
| EPSE 517 (3) | Acoustic Environments and Amplification in the Classroom |
Winter Term 2 (5 credits) |
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| EPSE 518 (3) | Speech Development and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students |
| EPSE 512 (3) | Critical Issues in Special Education |
Summer Term 2 (6 credits) |
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| EPSE 520 (3) | Curriculum Development in the Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students |
| EPSE 525 (3) | Studies in Sign Language |
Winter Term 1 - Practicum (9 credits) 8-weeks, full-time placement |
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| EPSE 598G (9)1 | Field Experiences: Extended Practicum - 8 weeks |
Winter Term 2 (6 credits) |
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| EPSE 530 (3) | Seminar in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
| Approved Elective (3) | |
1 Full-time practicum coursework is required under the supervision of a full-time TODHH for 8 weeks during the second year of coursework and will require educational leave from any current work setting.
Research & Thesis Requirement (9+ credits) |
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| EPSE 599 (6) | Master's thesis |
| Research Course (3) | One of EPSE 592, 593, 595 or other research course related to the student’s thesis |
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing concentration accepts applications for a new cohort every other year. Cohorts begin in even years (e.g, 2024,2026) and interested individuals should apply September-December (e.g., 2023) for the next cohort.
For more information about the concentration, contact Dr. Joanna Cannon