Deaf Education Teaching Endorsement and/or Master’s Degree Program
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is offering a graduate program for special education K-12 teachers in the area of deaf and hard of hearing. This program can lead to a Nebraska teaching endorsement and/or to a master’s degree. This program prepares educators for elementary, middle and high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing. For educators interested in working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers, courses can be combined with the department’s Early Childhood Special Education program also available through the Internet and videoconferencing. Courses in the endorsement and master’s degree program are offered via the Internet. Some courses include a campus weekend meeting during the semester. As a student, you have the choice of simply taking courses, completing an endorsement program or obtaining your master’s degree. The UNL program is certified by the Council on Education of the Deaf and meets the minimum requirements for a teaching endorsement in the area of Special Education – Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) from the Nebraska Department of Education. This program prepares both entry level educators at a graduate level and provides advanced study for experienced personnel in teaching deaf or hard of hearing students.The program aims to assure that education for students who are deaf or hard of hearing is:
There is a shortage of trained personnel in this field of study, both in Nebraska and nationally. Methods of Delivery: Semester courses will be delivered via the Internet through Blackboard software to any location. Some classes include a weekend meeting on the UNL campus. In addition, prerequisite courses in American Sign Language (ASL) can be completed in intensive summer courses on campus. For more information: Please visit http://www.unl.edu/barkley/sped/deafed/index.shtml |
 Who Should Consider This Program?
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Non-Resident Tuition Cost:
Tuition rates are effective as of 7/1/09 and are subject to change in July of each year. UNL Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid provides information about low-interest student loans.Nebraska teachers enrolled in graduate programs may be eligible for special forgivable loans from the Nebraska Department of Education. |
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Total: 21 hours in core deaf education courses plus 3 hours Directed Field Experience and 3 hours Student Teaching. Twelve (12) credit hours of special education courses are required, if not SPED certified. Core Deaf Education Courses (All are available through via distance. Each course is three (3) credit hours.)
Core Special Education prerequisites Twelve (12) credit hours of special education courses are required, if not special education certified.
(All are currently available via distance, with the exception of 302/802, which is expected to be available via distance sometime in 2010. Please refer to our graduate distance catalog American Sign Language Proficiency
American sign language proficiency is required for graduation. This requirement can be met by taking intensive summer courses on campus (two courses for two summers, listed below) or by achieving a score of 2.5 or better on the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview or EIPA assessment. Contact the department for dates of required weekend meetings (three per semester). (Each course is four (4) credit hours.)
Note for Master’s Degree Students: You and your advisor will work to make sure that all requirements are met for your educational objectives. Previous coursework completed at the undergraduate level or other institution may be applicable
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High speed Internet connection is required. Check the Graduate Distance Catalog to learn the specific requirements for your program.
Older versions of the above or alternative browsers (such as Mozilla and Opera) may be compatible, but some features might not be available. To download the latest browsers, click the “help” button in Blackboard (My.UNL) and access the Downloads area. Operating Systems:
Note: Using Blackboard with AOL:
While you can use AOL as your service provider, you cannot use the AOL Web browser to access Blackboard (My.UNL). If you try to use the AOL browser, you will find that it will automatically log you out every few minutes and you will experience problems with some of Blackboard’s services including assessments (tests and quizzes). If you are an AOL user, once you’ve connected to the Internet, use a different Web browser to access the Internet. |
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| Application Process | |
Required by Special Education and Communication Disorders Master's Degree Requirements:
Endorsement Requirements:
Application Deadline Rolling admissions, contact the department for more information. |
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| For information regarding courses offered and department admission contact: |
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Department of Special Education & Communication Sciences |
Extended Education & Outreach 900 North 22nd Street P.O. Box 888805 Lincoln, NE 68588-8805 Phone: (402) 472-2715 Fax: (402) 472-4345 E-mail: Web: onlinegraduate.unl.edu |
