Online Deaf Education Degree :: Accredited Universities

The MA Deaf Education course here at Leeds provides teachers of the deaf with the specialist knowledge and skills they need to work across a range of settings in deaf education.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamental issues of language development, communication, achievement and good practice focussing on the importance of developing age-appropriate language, whether signed or spoken, where visual-gestural language is considered as a strength rather than a weakness.

The School of Education here at Leeds has a national reputation for the MA in Deaf Education and is ranked as one of the very best in its field in the UK for the quality of both our research and teaching.

Entry Requirements

First degree or equivalent qualification.

Relevant teaching qualification (QTS or FE/PGCE with QTLS) and normally 2 years SCHOOL experience.

British Sign Language CACDP/Signature Level 1 or equivalent.

Relevant and current experience of working with deaf pupils (normally school age) in the UK.

Reliable access to school/service audiological resources and support.

Reliable access to internet facilities for email and on-line learning.

Appropriate access to local sign language tuition.

English Language Requirement for Foreign Students
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IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no grade less below 6.

TOEFL iBT: 92 (Listening 21, Reading 21, Speaking 23, Writing 22).

Pearson Test of English (Academic): 64 overall with minimum of 60 in skills.

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TWU’s Education of the Deaf Teacher Preparation Program prepares diverse teachers of the Deaf in response to current need in the field. Graduate students are educated with practice-based coursework focusing on communication, language, and content information for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. We seek to prepare highly qualified practitioners in the field of deaf education nationwide by equipping future teachers with broad knowledge and skills for promoting strong social, linguistic, and academic outcomes among students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.

The Education of the Deaf Program strengths include:

Fully accessible online
Comprehensive Philosophy
Field-based experiences
Synchronous and asynchronous learning
Accessible for all students
Diverse graduate student body
High quality faculty

Entry Requirements

1. Must have earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

2. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required for last 60 hours

3. Official GRE scores; no minimum score required

4. Must have access to working environment with children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

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The Sign Language Interpreting Department is one of the most unique academic departments on the campus of Tennessee Temple University. The department seeks to develop an appreciation for the deaf community and to instruct students to effectively communicate within it. In addition to classroom instruction, students are given an abundance of opportunities to practice their skills in a number of environments.

The Interpreting Training Program provides training in American Sign Language, deaf culture, and Sign Language interpreting. The Sign Language Interpreting Department offers Bachelor of Science degree in Sign Language Interpreting and a minor in deaf studies. The department also works in conjunction with the Department of Psychology to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in deaf studies, and with the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies to offer a 2+2 transfer degree.

The IEP combines classroom academics with actual "hands-on" interpreting experience, making the student proficient as well as knowledgeable. Upon completion, the graduate will possess the skills necessary to serve as qualified interpreter for the deaf in a variety of settings. The successful graduate of IEP will be able to secure employment as an educational, governmental, agency, video relay, or freelance interpreter.

Purpose
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The purpose of the Sign Language Interpreting Department is to provide high quality instruction and training in practical and theoretical issues, skills, knowledge, and professionalism pertaining to the provision of interpreting services to the D/deaf, hard of hearing and hearing consumers in a variety of settings, so students may effectively minister for Christ in the
Deaf Community as professional interpreters.

Objectives
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1. Interact comforably in the deaf community as an individual and as a professional interpreter.

2. Communicate accurately and effectively using all necessary vocabulary and discourse regulators.

3. Demonstrate an accurate understanding of how to be involved in the lives of deaf people.

4. Demonstrate knowledge and respect of deaf culture.

5. Interpret/Transliterate accurately, effectively, and impartially using all necessary vocabulary and discourse regulators.

6. Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct when interpreting in the Christian and professional world.

7. Achieve minimal entry level interpreting credentials.

8. Access their interpreting/transliterating performance and develop a plan for continued professional growth.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

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This programme approved by the Teaching Agency (TA) for training teachers of deaf children seeking the Mandatory (MQ) qualification is offered as a distance learning course. Successful completion of this programme leads to General Teaching Council recognition as a qualified teacher of the deaf. An alternative programme is also open to teachers (as well as other professionals with appropriate qualifications) working with children and young people with hearing impairment who are not seeking the MQ.

This distance learning programme approved by the Teaching Agency (TA) has been offered at the University of Birmingham since 1989. It is open to teachers who are qualified to teach school-aged pupils who wish to gain the mandatory qualification of teacher of the deaf. The programme aims to equip teachers who are already qualified to teach school-aged children in England to meet the relevant TA standards to achieve qualified teacher of the deaf status.

It is also open to other professionals who do not wish, or are not eligible, to obtain qualified teacher of the deaf status – for example lecturers of deaf students, communication support workers and educational psychologists. Applicants who are not qualified teachers of school-aged pupils may take the University (non mandatory) Award but will not be eligible to obtain qualified teacher of the deaf status from the TA.

Study is supported through study packs, tutorial groups, telephone, email, web based learning and online materials, and through an allocated tutor in a small tutorial group which allows students to learn with each other. Internet access is required for the programme. There is a University based study week in January each year, at which attendance is compulsory.

Entry Requirements

Candidates wishing to gain recognition from the Teaching Agency as a qualified teacher of the deaf must already be qualified to teach school-aged children in England and are expected to have a minimum of two years teaching or other appropriate professional experience prior to commencing the programme, but, in exceptional circumstances, applications will be considered from those who do not meet this criterion.

The course is designed for practising teachers, and some of the course materials are written in a way that assumes regular contact with deaf pupils. Applicants who do not have regular contact with deaf pupils will need to establish links with a local school for the deaf, resource base or service for deaf pupils during the programme to enable them to carry out some of the required activities.

Students wishing to gain the mandatory qualification who do not have regular contact with deaf pupils will normally be required to complete a period of ten days observation in an educational setting for deaf pupils in addition to the normal periods of assessed teaching. Each case will be considered on an individual basis

Other Fees

Tuition fee varies for every year

Domestic fee

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£3,215 first year; £3,215 second year; £1,980 third year

International fee

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£4,555 first year; £4,400 second year; £4,250 third year

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