This Masters of Education (M.Ed.) program incorporates general requirements of all Special Education magistral programs and the theory/practice content required in the specialty area. Completion of the first 18 months will meet eligibility requirements for Interim CAEDHH Certification (Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing).
Full standing is granted to those applicants who have a) completed the prerequisite courses b) have attained teacher certification, and c) met the sign language requirement. In addition, prior work with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing is a strong asset. Teacher certification is required. When applying, please specify DEAFNESS on your application. Students without one or both prerequisites may be admitted but will be required to complete the missing course(s) as part of the graduate program.
Candidates must have successfully completed 2 courses in American Sign Language (ASL) at a recognized college/university or community organization. (Each ASL course is approximately 30 hours of class time.)
Below is an example of course sequence for the program.
= On Campus = Online (Asynchronous)
Summer Term 2 (6 credits) (July - First 2 weeks on UBC campus / Second 2 weeks online) |
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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 518 (3) | Speech Development of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students |
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Winter Term 2 (5 credits) |
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| EPSE 517A (2) | Acoustic Environments and Amplification in the Classroom |
| EPSE 512 (3) | Critical Issues in Special Education |
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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 (10 credits) 8-weeks, full-time placement |
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| EPSE 517B (1) | Acoustic Environments and Amplification in the Classroom - 3 days on UBC campus |
| EPSE 598G (9) | Field Experiences: Extended Practicum - 8 weeks |
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Winter Term 2 (6 credits) |
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| EPSE 530 (3) | Seminar in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
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This concentration accepts cohorts for admittance every two years. Applications will be due December 1, 2021 for the next planned cohort (July 2022).
Contact the Graduate Program Support for application or course registration information.
For more information about the concentration, contact Dr. Joanna Cannon