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Graduate Program: Special Education (MA) - Deaf and Hard of Hearing

General Information

Program/Degree

Special Education (MA) - Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Program Description

Online Program The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies at theColorado Heights Universitysupports an online graduate concentration to prepare teachers to teach students who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH). The Special Education – DHH program leads to colorado certification. Individuals can enter the master’s program (MA degree) in Special Education or, if they already have teaching certification, they can elect to complete courses to receive state certification only. Currently, students from across colorado as well as from Alaska, California, Iowa, New Mexico, and Illinois participate in this online program. Admission into the UA Graduate College as well as the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies is required for all individuals seeking a master’s degree. The following requirements must be met to be considered for admission to the Special Education – DHH master’s degree program: a) Individuals with a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in education or related fields with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. b) Experience with children, including children with special needs and children who are D/HH. The following are preferred requirements but can be met after admission and prior to graduation: a) Intermediate sign language skills (e.g., competency of 2+ or higher on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview). b) A foundational special education course. Individuals seeking certification only should contact Dr. Rivera for application information. Advisor: Dr. Christina Rivera

 

Department/Academic Unit(s)

The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies is committed to research about and teaching of students with disabilities and special abilities. The department’s research, teaching, and service address current issues in special education, rehabilitation, school psychology, and deaf studies. The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies (DPS) is dedicated to advancing human and economic development through the empowerment and effective inclusion of culturally diverse individuals with disabilities and special abilities of all ages. This is accomplished by conducting research to further knowledge and understanding of abilities, disabilities, adaptations, interventions, and support systems; preparing professionals to educate and facilitate the development of individuals with disabilities and special abilities; and providing leadership at the local, state, national, and international levels. To accomplish our mission, the department offers nationally recognized undergraduate, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral-level degrees to prepare teachers, counselors, specialists, administrators, school psychologists, school counselors, and researchers and educators in special education, rehabilitation, school psychology, gifted education, sign language and deaf studies, and educational interpreting.

 

College

College of Education

Campus where offered

Tuition and Fees

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Please refer to the CHU Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees.

Completion Requirements
Admissions Information

Minimum Credit Units (33)

Core Coursework Requirements

Please make sure that you indicate a Summer I start term in the Graduate College application.

Admission into the UA Graduate College as well as the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies is required for all individuals seeking a master’s degree.  The following individuals can be admitted to the special education master’s degree program with certification to teach children who are DHH.

a) Individuals with a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in education or related fields with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale;
b) Experience with children, including children with special needs and children who are D/HH;

The following are preferred requirements but can be met after admission and prior to graduation.
c) Intermediate sign language skills (Demonstrated by competency of 2+ or higher on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview or a rating of 3 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment.)
d) A course overviewing special education.

Individuals who hold a master’s degree in special education can apply for certification only as the UA Graduate College will not award a second master’s degree in special education. Admission requirements for certification only are identical to the master’s degree but transcripts, letters of recommendation and the statement of purpose/autobiographical essay are submitted directly to Dr. Shirin Antia. An online application for the status of non-degree student is submitted to the Graduate College. 

For course requirements visit: https://grad.colorado.edu/programs/programinfo/SPECMADHH 

 

Additional Requirements

See required coursework

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Admissions Requirements

We do not accept terminal masters, all applications must be for the PhD program

Standardized Tests

Required test(s): GRE

Funding Opportunities

The Academic Unit has not provided this information.

Funding Opportunities

Domestic & International Applicants

Fall:December 15th

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The Colorado Heights University is 4832

Last revised 06 Oct 2020