Interested in becoming a Teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing?
This Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) 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 the itinerant, small group, and/or specialized school settings with learners who are d/Dhh across Canada.
Program qualifies for BC Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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 (6 credits) |
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| EPSE 518 (3) | Speech Development of 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) 10-weeks, full-time placement |
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| EPSE 598G (9)1 | Field Experiences: Extended Practicum - 10 weeks |
Winter Term 2 (6 credits) |
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| EPSE 530 (3) | Seminar in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
| Approved Electives (3) | |
1 Full-time practicum coursework is required under the supervision of a full-time TODHH for 10 weeks during the second year of coursework and will require educational leave from any current work setting.
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