Deaf Education Teacher Preparation Programs
– Program List by State –
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA,
MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR,
PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY,
Canada, Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Northern Marianas Islands
Note: If a program is CED accredited, that information has been included in the program listing.
DTPP = DeafEd Teacher Preparation Program
ALABAMA
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO
Frances Flowers Courson, Ed.D.
Education of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) Professional Certification
Nationally Certified ASL/Eng. Interpreter
(RID 70046, NIC, Ed: K-12)
State Licensed Interpreter (L00634)
205-200-3776 (voice or text)
205-502-2149 (VideoPhone)
Entry last updated: 5/24
ALASKA
No known programs in this state.
ARIZONA
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Teacher Preparation Program: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children
Dept. of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies
College of Education
P.O. Box 210069
Tucson, AZ 85721
DTPP Website: Teacher Preparation Program: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children
Department Tel: 520-621-7822
Fax: 520-621-3821
Contact: Dr. M. Christina Rivera
Email: mcrnuna@arizona.edu
Program Degree(s): M.A., Ph.D. (in Special Education with an emphasis in education of DHH)
Program Type/Philosophy: Web-based/Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: MA is Fully Online. Ph.D. is on campus only.
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited.
Next CED Review: 2022
Entry last updated: 11/22
ARKANSAS
No known programs in this state.
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-FRESNO
College of Health and Human Services
Department of Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies
5310 N. Campus Drive
M/S PH 80
Fresno, CA 93740-8019
DTPP Website: Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies Department
Tel: 559-378-5303
Fax: 559-278-5187
Contact: Dr. Janice Smith Warshaw
Email: jsmithwarshaw@csufresno.edu
Program Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts
Program Type/Philosophy: Bilingual (ASL and English) & Multicultural
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited area(s): Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary
Next CED review: 2024
Entry last updated: 12/22
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-NORTHRIDGE
Department of Special Education
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8265
DTPP Website: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Credential
Tel: 818-677-4007
VP: 818-435-8163
Fax: 818-677-4737
Contact: Dr. Rachel Friedman Narr
Email: rachel.narr@csun.edu
Program Degree(s): Masters Degree and DHH Teaching Credential
Program Type/Philosophy: Bilingual
Program Delivery Mode: Partially Online
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited area(s): Elementary & Secondary
Next CED Review: 2024
Entry last updated: 11/22
JOHN TRACY CENTER/MOUNT SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY
John Tracy Center
2160 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
DTPP Website: John Tracy Center
Tel: 213-863-9973 x230
Contact: Renee Polanco Lucero, PhD, LSLS Cert AVEd, Chief Academic Officer, Administrator of DHH Graduate Program
Email: rlucero@jtc.org
Program Degree(s): Master of Science (MS) in Education, Emphasis in Deaf Education
Credential: California Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Program Philosophy: Listening and Spoken Language
Program Type: Two-Year (Full-Time) and Three-Year (Part-time) options
Program Delivery Mode: Hybrid (Online synchronous courses with in-person fieldwork and practicum requirements)
Programs are accepting students.
Next CED Review: Not reported
Entry last updated: 11/22
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
Department of Education Studies 6th floor
Social Science and Public Service Building
3350 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92161
DTPP Website: Teacher Education Programs
Tel: 858-534-1681
VP: 858-333-8966
Fax: 858-534-2462
Contact: Dr. Gabrielle Jones, Director of MA-ASL Program, Office # 0608
Email: gajones@ucsd.edu
Program Degree(s): M.A. Teaching and Learning, California Multiple Subjects (with ASL authorization Teaching Credential, California Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist (0-21) Teaching Credential
Program Type/Philosophy: Bilingual, multicultural ASL-English, teacher as researcher
Program currently on hold- check website for further information
Entry last updated: 11/22
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
60 West Olsen Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
DTPP Website: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Tel: 805-493-3896
Fax: 805-493-3525
Contact: Dr. Maura Martindale
Email: mmartind@callutheran.edu
Program Degree(s): California Preliminary Education Specialist Credential – Deaf and Hard of Hearing; M.S. Education of the Deaf Program
Program Type/Philosophy: Listening and Spoken Language
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/19
COLORADO
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
Deaf Education Program
School of Special Education
501 20th St., Campus Box 141
Greeley, CO 80639
DTPP Website: Special Education Master of Arts – Deaf & Hard of Hearing Emphasis program
Tel: 970-351-2102 V/TTY
Fax: 970-351-1061
Contact:
Sandy Bowen, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
Email: sandy.bowen@unco.edu
Program Degree(s): Masters
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Fully Online.
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited area(s): Elementary
Next CED Review: Not reported.
Entry last updated: 11/22
CONNECTICUT
See Fontbonne University in Missouri for Fontbonne Clarke Northeast Collaborative program located in Connecticut (or Massachusetts or Pennsylvania)
DELAWARE
No known programs in this state.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
Deaf Education Teacher Preparation Program
Dept. of Education
800 Florida Ave., N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002
DTPP Website: Department of Education
Graduate Certificate Program: Educating Students with Disabilities
Graduate Certificate Program: ASL/English Bilingual ECE
Tel: 202-651-5530
VP: 202-250-2468
TTY: 202-651-5530
Fax: 202-651-5860
Contact: Dr. Christi Batamula
Email: Christi.batamula@gallaudet.edu
Program Degree(s): EdS in Deaf Education and Masters of Arts, PhD in Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners
Program Type/Philosophy: ASL/English Bilingual
Program Delivery Mode: face-to-face, on-line
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited area(s): Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Secondary
Next CED Review: Not reported
Entry last updated: 11/22
FLORIDA
FLAGLER COLLEGE
Education Department
74 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
DTPP Websites:
Tel: 904-819-6297 (voice)
VP: 904-438-3431
Fax: 904-819-6410
Contact: Dr. Jennifer Catalano
Email: jcatalano@flagler.edu
Program Degree(s): B.A., M.A.
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Undergraduate – Not Online Graduate – Online.
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited area(s): Elementary
Next CED Review: 2023
Entry last updated: 11/22
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
College of Education and Human Services
1 UNF Drive, Bldg 57
Jacksonville, FL 32224
DTPP Website: Deaf Education at UNF
Tel: 904-620-3934
Fax: 904-620-2522
Contact: Jennifer Renée Kilpatrick, Ph.D
Email: jrkilpatrick@unf.edu
Program Degree(s): BAE: Deaf Education, Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate: Deaf Education, Minor: Deaf Education
Program Type/Philosophy: K-12, Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: BAE Not Online. Post-Baccalaureate Certificate 100% Online, Minor not online.
Program is accepting students.
CED Accreditation in progress
Next CED Review: Summer 2022 (awaiting results)
Entry last updated: 1/23
GEORGIA
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Educational Psychology, Special Education, and Communication Disorders
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3979 30 Pryor St.
Atlanta, GA 30302-3979
DTPP Website: Learning Sciences
Tel: 404-413-8040
Fax: 404-413-8043
Contact: Jessica Scott
Email: jscott96@gsu.edu
Program Degree(s): Bachelor degree: B.S. Masters degrees: MAT (Master of Teaching);
Combination program: BA/MAT 4+1; PhD (Doctorate)
Program Type/Philosophy: Multilingual
Program Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face and Hybrid format
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/22
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Department Teacher Education
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698
DTPP Websites:
- Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education – Valdosta State University
- B.S.Ed. in Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Valdosta State University
Tel: 229-219-1317 (V)
VP: 229-375-5555
Fax: 229-333-5963
Contact: Jennifer S. Beal, Ph.D.,
Email: jsbeal@valdosta.edu
Program Degree(s): B.S.Ed. Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing M.Ed. Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing (This is a traditional program granting initial certification); M.Ed. Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing and MAT Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing (These are fully online programs granting initial certification); B.S.Ed. American Sign Language/Interpreting
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive (Listening Spoken Language and American Sign Language)
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/22
HAWAII
No known programs in this state.
IDAHO
IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Teaching and Educational Studies
921 South 8th Ave, Stop 8059
Pocatello, ID 83209
DTPP Website: Master of Science in Deaf Education
Tel: 208-282-2783
Contact: Jill Radford
Email: jillradford@isu.edu
Program Degree(s): Master of Science in Deaf Education
Program Type/Philosophy: Bilingual (multilingual) Bimodal
Program Delivery Mode: Online
Program is accepting qualified students.
Entry last updated: 12/22
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Special Education Department
5910 Special Education
Normal, IL 61790-5910
DTPP Website: Specialist in Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Tel: 309-438-8980 or 8988
Contact: Stephanie Gardiner-Walsh, Ph.D., D/hh Program Contact
Email: sjgardi@ilstu.edu
Program Degree(s): B.S.
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 12/22
INDIANA
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Special Education
724 Teachers College
Muncie, IN 47306
DTPP Website: Special Education
Tel: 765-285-5700
Contacts: David McIntosh, Chair
Email: demcintosh@bsu.edu
Program Degree(s): Bachelor’s and Master’s in Deaf Education
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/19
IOWA
No known programs in this state.
KANSAS
No known programs in this state.
KENTUCKY
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Department of Teaching Learning and Educational Leadership
521 Lancaster Ave.
Combs Building
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
DTPP Website:
- Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- MAED Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- MAT DHH or DHH with Sign Proficiency
Tel: 859-622-2154
Contact: Dr. Michelle Gremp
Email: michelle.gremp@eku.edu
Program Degree(s): B.S and M.A. Ed., MAT
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: B.S. (not online) and M.A. Ed. and MAT (online)
Programs are accepting students.
CED accredited area(s): P-12
Next CED Review: 2023
Entry last updated: 11/22
LOUISIANA
No known programs in this state.
MAINE
No known programs in this state.
MARYLAND
McDANIEL COLLEGE
(formerly known as Western Maryland College)
Deaf Education Program
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157-4390
DTPP Website: Deaf Education
VP: 240.341.0000 (VP, Dr. Rust)
Tel: 410-857-2506 (V, Dr. Rust)
VP: 443-487-4255 (VP, Deaf Ed Office)
Tel: 410-857-2503 (V, Deaf Ed Office)
Fax: 410-857-2515
Contact: Mark M. Rust, Ph.D, Coordinator
Email: mrust@mcdaniel.edu
Program Degree(s): Graduate
Program Type/Philosophy: Bilingual philosophy — all face-2-face classes taught in ASL
Program Delivery Mode: Hybrid: online during Fall/Spring semesters; face-2-face during the summer term.
Program is accepting students.
CED & NCATE/CAEP accredited
Next CED Review: 2020
Entry last updated: 11/19
MASSACHUSETTS
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Programs in Deaf Studies
Education of the Deaf
621 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
DTPP Website: Deaf Studies
Tel: 617-353-3205 (V/TTY)
Fax: 617-353-3292
Contact: admissions@bu.edu
Program Degree(s): UG BS in Deaf Studies, M.Ed. in Education of the Deaf, M.Ed. in ASL/Deaf Studies (research focus)
Affiliated Programs: PhD in Applied Linguistics (College of Arts and Sciences), EdD in Literacy and Language (School of Education)
Program Type/Philosophy: Bilingual/ Bicultural Foundation
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online.
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/19
See Fontbonne University in Missouri for Fontbonne Clarke Northeast Collaborative program located in Connecticut (or Massachusetts or Pennsylvania)
MICHIGAN
Michigan Department of Education Deaf/Hard of Hearing Consortium for Teacher Preparation
Aquinas College
Attn: E. Flores
1700 Fulton Street East
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
DTPP Websites: MI Department of Education Deaf/Hard of Hearing Consortium for Teacher Preparation
Tel: 616-632-2976
Fax: 616-732-4431
Contact: Elizabeth Flores
Email: elizabeth.flores@aquinas.edu
Program Degree(s): Michigan teacher certification endorsement in Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Program Type/Philosophy: The program prepares individuals to work with students who use a variety of modes for communication.
Program Delivery Mode: Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/22
MINNESOTA
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Dept. of Educational Psychology
Deaf Education Program
College of Education and Human Development
245 Education Sciences Building
56 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
DTPP Website: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program
Contact: Dr. Debbie Golos
Email: dgolos@umn.edu
To set up a Zoom: dgolos@umn.edu
Program Degree(s): M.Ed. M.A., Ph.D.
Program Type/Philosophy: Multilingual/Multimodal (comprehensive)
Program Delivery Mode: Hybrid (online with in person components)
Program is accepting students.
Next CED Review: Not reported
Entry last updated: 11/22
MISSISSIPPI
No known programs in this state.
MISSOURI
FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY
Deaf Education Program
6800 Wydown Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105-1451
DTPP Website:
- Undergraduate
- Early Intervention in Deaf Education (Graduate program)
- Deaf Education Inclusive Educational Settings (Graduate program)
Tel: 314-719-8039
Fax: 314-719-8016
Contact: Dr. Jenna Voss
Email: jvoss@fontbonne.edu
Program Degree(s): BA in Deaf Education, MA in Early Intervention in Deaf Education and MA in Deaf Education
Program Type/Philosophy: Listening and Spoken Language
Program Delivery Mode: Face-to-face; synchronous distance technology
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited
Next CED Review: 2024
Entry last updated: 11/22
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65897
DTPP Website: Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Tel: 417-836-5368
Fax: 417-836-4242
Contact: Dr. Karen Engler, EDHH Program Coordinator
KarenEngler@MissouriState.edu
Program Degree(s): M.S. (Master of Science) & Accelerated M.S. (Master of Science)
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
Program Certificate: EDHH Graduate Certificate (does not lead to certification)
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Online
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited
Next CED Review: 2022
Entry last updated: 11/19
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences
660 S. Euclid Avenue
MSC 8042-26-2000
St. Louis, MO 63110
DTPP Website: Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences
Tel: 314-747-0104
Fax: 314-747-0105
Contact: Beth Elliott, Manager of Financial Operations and Admissions
Email: elliottb@wustl.edu
Program Degree(s): Master of Science in Deaf Education (M.S.D.E.).
Program Type/Philosophy: Auditory/Oral
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited
Next CED Review: 2024
Entry last updated: 11/22
MONTANA
No known programs in this state.
NEBRASKA
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
Dept. of Special Education/Communication Disorders
318 Barkley Center
Lincoln, NE 68583-0738
DTPP Website: Deaf Education
Tel: 402-472-2145
Fax: 402-472-7697
Contact: Dr. Anne Thomas
Email: athomas16@unl.edu
Program Degree(s): M.A. and M.Ed in Special Education with a specialization in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Graduate Endorsement in Special Education – Deaf/Hard of Hearing, or Graduate Certificate in Sensory Disabilities
Nebraska endorsement area: Birth-grade 12
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Fully Online
Program is accepting students and has potential grant funding available.
Entry last updated: 11/22
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA
Dept. of Special Education/Comm. Disorders
RH 512
6005 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68182-0054
DTPP Website: Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders
Tel: 402-554-2201
Contact: Julie Delkamiller, Ed.D., C.I., C.T., Coordinator
Email: jdelkamiller@unomaha.edu
Program Degree(s): Undergraduate (General Education, Deaf Education, and Teaching ASL as a World Language endorsements) and Undergraduate Sign Language Interpreter
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/19
NEVADA
No known programs in this state.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
No known programs in this state.
NEW JERSEY
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
Program in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
P.O. Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08628-0718
DTPP Website: Program in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Tel: 609-771-2308
Fax: 609-637-5172
Contact: Melanie Phillips
Email: mphillip@tcnj.edu
Program Degree(s): 5-Year Program (Bachelors/Masters)
Program Type/Philosophy: Eclectic (i.e., all approaches are considered and studied) Program Delivery
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited: No
Entry last updated: 12/22
NEW MEXICO
No known programs in this state.
NEW YORK
HUNTER COLLEGE, CUNY
Special Education Dept
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Program (M.S.Ed)
695 Park Ave, Room 918 West
New York, NY 10065
DTPP Website: School of Education
Tel: 646-755-7508 (VP)
Fax: 212-650-3542
Contact: Dr. Elaine Gale, Coordinator
Email: egale@hunter.cuny.edu
Program Degree(s): Dual certification (d/hh childhood general ed.) and d/hh certification (for current general ed. certified teachers)
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/22
NATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF (NTID)
Rochester Institute of Technology
52 Lomb Memorial Dr.
LBJ-2751
Rochester, New York 14623-5604
DTPP Website: Degree Programs
Tel: 585-475-6776
VP: 585-606-6129
Fax: 585-475-2525
Contact: Patrick J. Graham, Ph.D: Department Chair
Email: PJGNMP@rit.edu
Program Degree(s): Masters of Science in Secondary Education of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (MSSE)
Program Type/Philosophy: Multilingual/Multimodal
Program Delivery Mode: Online and In-Person
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited area(s): K-12
Next CED Review: 2027
Entry last updated: 12/22
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Department of Health and Behavior Studies
Box 223, 525 W. 120th St.
New York, NY 10027
DTPP Website: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Tel: 212-678-3803
Contact: Maria Hartman, PhD (mch33@columbia.edu)
Program Degree(s): Ph.D
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited area(s): Early childhood, childhood, secondary English, Social Studies, Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Reading Specialist
Next CED Review: 2027
Entry last updated: 11/22
NORTH CAROLINA
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
Department of Specialized Education Services
Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
DTPP Website: Department of Specialized Education Services
Tel: 336-334-5843
Fax: 336-334-4120
Contact: Dr. Claudia Pagliaro
Email cmpaglia@uncg.edu or ses@uncg.edu
Program Degree(s): Bachelor of Science degree with three available areas of concentration: 1) K-12 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Licensure (North Carolina); 2) Interpreter Preparation; 3) Advocacy and Support Services for the Deaf
Program Type/Philosophy: Bilingual
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/22
NORTH DAKOTA
MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY
Education of the Deaf Teacher Preparation Program
Department of Special Education
College of Education and Health Services
500 University Ave. West
Minot, ND 58707
DTPP Website: Special Education
Tel: 701-858-3050 or 1-800-777-0750
Fax: 701-858-3021
Contact: Dr. Holly Pedersen, Department Chair
Email: holly.pedersen@minotstateu.edu
Program Degree(s): M.S.
Program Type/Philosophy: The program focuses on itinerant/rural service provision.
Program Delivery Mode: Online
Program is accepting students; scholarships available.
Entry last updated: 11/22
OHIO
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Deaf Education Teacher Preparation Program
Lifespan Development & Educational Sciences
405 White Hall, 150 Terrace Drive
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242
DTPP Website: Undergraduate and Graduate
Tel: 330-672-0608
Fax: 330-672-2512
Contact: Dr. Karen Kritzer (kkritzer@kent.edu)
Program Degree(s): Undergraduate and Graduate, Masters and Ph.D. in Special Education/Emphasis in Deaf Education
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/22
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Educational Studies
29 West Woodruff Avenue
121 Ramseyer Hall
Columbus, OH 43210
DTPP Website: Department of Educational Studies
Contact: Peter V. Paul, Ph.D.
Email: paul.3@osu.edu e-mail correspondence preferred
Program Degree(s): MA and PhD in Special Education with a focus on d/Deaf education.
Program Type/Philosophy: No specific philosophy; students are exposed to oralism, total communication, and bilingual literacy models
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students. Admissions is once per year; deadline is December 1st of the year prior for a subsequent Fall starting date.
Entry last updated: 12/22
OKLAHOMA
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND ARTS OF OKLAHOMA
Deaf Education Teacher Preparation Program
1727 West Alabama
Chickasha, OK 73018
DTPP Website: Deaf Education
Tel: 405-574-1273
Contact: Mr. Matt Reynolds
Email: mreynolds@usao.edu
Program Degree(s): Bachelor of Science (with Liberal Arts and ASL minor included) must pick concentration area for teacher certification i.e. Early Childhood, Elementary, Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music (vocal), Music (instrumental), or P.E..
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited
Next CED Review: Spring 2025
Entry last updated: 11/22
OREGON
No known programs in this state.
PENNSYLVANIA
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY
Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program
Department of Exceptionality Programs
101 Navy Hall
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
DTPP Website: Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program
Tel: 570-389-4074
Fax: 570-389-3980
Contact: Dr. Deborah S. Stryker
Email: dstryker@bloomu.edu
Program Degree(s): Bachelor of Science Education: DUAL Deaf Education (PK-12)/Early Childhood Education (PK-4)
Program Type/Philosophy: Sign supported English, listening and spoken English, and ASL/English Bilingual
Program Delivery Mode: Face-To-Face
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited
Next CED Review: 2025
Entry last updated: 12/22
See Fontbonne University in Missouri for Fontbonne Clarke Northeast Collaborative program located in Connecticut (or Massachusetts or Pennsylvania)
SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
217 Merion Hall
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
SJU Deaf Ed Website: Master’s Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education PK-12
Tel: 610-660-3480
Fax: 610-660-2950
Contact: Kristin Knight
Email: kknight@sju.edu
Program Degree(s): Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing PK-12 Certification)
M.S. in Education: Special Education with Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing PK-12 Certification
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive Program Delivery Mode: Fully Online
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited: New Program (began Spring 2014 – not yet accredited)
Next CED Review: In process
Entry last updated: 11/22
RHODE ISLAND
No known programs in this state.
SOUTH CAROLINA
CONVERSE COLLEGE
Education Department
580 E. Main St.
Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006
DTPP Website: School of Education and Graduate Studies
Tel: 864-596-9747 (V)
Fax: 864-596-9526
Contact: Dr. Margaret Park
Email: margaret.park@converse.edu
Program Degree(s): Bachelor Degree
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
CEC accredited
Next CEC Review: In 5 years
Entry last updated: 11/22
SOUTH DAKOTA
No known programs in this state.
TENNESSEE
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Theory and Practice in Teacher Education Department
A214 Bailey Education Complex
1126 Volunteer Blvd
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-3442
DTPP Website: Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Tel: 865-974-7845
VP: 865-622-2306
Fax: 865-974-6302
Contact: Dr. Kimberly Wolbers
Email: kwolbers@utk.edu
Program Degree(s): B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.
Program Type/Philosophy: ASL-English Bilingual
Program Delivery Mode: Partially Online
Program is accepting students.
CED Accredited
Next CED Review: Not reported
Entry last updated: 11/22
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences
Medical Center East, South Tower
1215 21st Ave. South #8310
Nashville, TN 37232-8242
DTPP Website: The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences
Tel: 615-936-2786
Contact: P. Lynn Hayes, Ed.D.
Email: Lynn.hayes@vanderbilt.edu
Program Degree(s): Masters of Science in Deaf Education
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/22
TEXAS
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
P.O. Box 97332
Waco, Texas 76798-7332
DTPP Website: Deaf Education Concentration
VP: 254-523-4154 Tel: 254-710- 4721(V)
Fax: 254-710-2590
Contact: Dr. Lewis Lummer, Research Director, Senior Lecturer and Deaf Education Internship Supervisor
Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Deaf Education and ASL
One Bear Place #97332,
Waco, TX 76798
(254)523-4154
Email: Lewis_Lummer@baylor.edu
Program Degree(s): B.S.
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive/ASL
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 12/22
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Deaf Education Teacher Preparation Program
Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
P.O. Box 10113
Beaumont, TX 77710
DTPP Website: Deaf Studies & Deaf Education Department
Tel: 409-880-8170 (V/TDD)
Fax: 409-880-2265
Contact:
Dr. Heidi MacGlaughlin, MS program
Email: hmacglaughli@lamar.edu)
and
Dr. Ashley Greene, Ed.D program
Email: agreene7@lamar.edu
Program Degree(s):
- B.A. American Sign Language
- M.S. Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
- Ed.D. Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
Program Type/Philosophy: CED accredited with a Bilingual/bicultural (English/ASL) focus
Program Delivery Mode: Hybrid
CED accredited area(s): K-12
Next CED Review: 2023
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 12/22
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Deaf Education
PO Box 13017, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
DTPP Website: Education Studies
Tel: 936.468.5510
Contact: J. Lindsey Kennon, Ed.D., Program Facilitator
Email: jlkennon@sfasu.edu
Program Degree(s): B.S.
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Fully Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/22
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Habilitation of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
TCU Box 297450
Stadium at Cantey Dr.
Ft. Worth, TX 76129
DTPP Website: TCU Communication Sciences & Disorders
Tel: 817-257-7621
Contact: Teresa Dennett Gonzalez, Coordinator
Email: t.gonzalez@tcu.edu
Program Degree(s): Bachelor of Science (Students graduate with dual teaching certifications in the areas of All-level Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Early Childhood-Grade 6 in General Education.)
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Not Online/On-campus instruction
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/19
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
College of Education
PO Box 41071
Lubbock, TX 79409-1071
DTPP Website: College of Education
Tel: 806-742-1997
Fax: 806-742-2179
Contact: Dr. Leigh Kackley
Email: leigh.kackley@ttu.edu
Program Degree(s): Master’s in Sp. Ed./Emphasis in Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Fully Online
Program is accepting students.
Added: 11/19
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders
Program in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
P.O. Box 425737, TWU Station
Denton, TX 76204-5737
DTPP Website: Communication Sciences & Disorders
Tel: 940-909-2028 (V)
Tel: 940-220-6794 (VP)
Contacts: Chad Smith, Coordinator of Deaf Education
Email: csmith17@twu.edu)
Program Degree(s): Masters of Science in Education of the Deaf
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Fully Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/22
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SAN ANTONIO
Deaf Education and Hearing Science Program
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
MC 7777
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Website: https://lsom.uthscsa.edu/otolaryngology/academics/deaf-education/
Tel: 210-450-0716
Fax: 210-562-9374
Contact:
- Dr. Blane Trautwein
Email: trautwein@uthscsa.edu - Dr. Sarah Ammerman
Email: ammerman@uthscsa.edu
Program Degree(s): Master of Deaf Education and Hearing Science
Program Type/Philosophy: Listening and Spoken Language
Program Delivery Mode: Face-to-face; synchronous distance technology for Houston cohort
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited
Next CED Review: 2022
Entry Last Updated: 11/19
UTAH
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Department of Special Education
1721 Campus Center Drive
SAEC 2280
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9253
DTPP Website: Special Education
Tel: 801-581-8121(Department) 801-649-7293 (Pilling) 801-585-3925 (Bischke)
Fax: 801-585-6476
Contact:
- Nicole Pilling
Nicole.pilling@utah.edu - Dr. Chris Bischke
chris.bischke@utah.edu
Program Degree(s): Bachelor of Science: Special Education with a Teaching Endorsement in Deaf and Hard of Hearing k-12
Master of Education: Special Education with a Teaching Endorsement in Deaf and Hard of Hearing k-12
Master of Education: Special Education with a Teaching Endorsement in Deaf and Hard of Hearing birth-5
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Hybrid (partially online)
Program is accepting students.
Entry Last Updated: 11/22
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY-LOGAN
Department of Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
Utah State University
UMC 1000
Logan, UT 84322-1000
DTPP Website: Communication Disorders and Deaf Education
Tel: 435-797-1343
VP: 435-363-4323
Fax: 435-797-0221
Contact: Dr. Lauri Nelson, Ph.D.
Email: lauri.nelson@usu.edu
Program Degree(s): M.Ed. in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education, with eligibility for Utah Deaf Education Teaching License with LSL Endorsement
Program Type/Philosophy: Listening and Spoken Language
Program Delivery Mode: Face to Face; asynchronous online for students with access to approved practicum site.
Program is accepting students.
CED accredited
Next CED Review: 2026
Entry Last Updated: 01/23
VERMONT
No known programs in this state.
VIRGINIA
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
School of Teacher Education and Leadership
Department of Special Education
D/HH Program
P.O. Box 6959
Peters C-157
Radford, VA 24142
DTPP Websites:
Tel: 540-831-5549 (V/TTY)
Tel: 540-831-7153 (Dept Admin Assistant)
VP: 540-831-5124
Contact: Karen Stinson, Coordinator
Email: kastinson@radford.edu
Program Degree(s): Master of Science Degree in Special Education with Licensure in Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12, Master of Science Degree in Special Education-Concentration in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Pre K-12 without licensure, Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with Licensure in Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive Program designed to prepare teachers to serve children and youth with hearing loss regardless of communication approach
Program Delivery Mode: Undergraduate program: traditional, Graduate program: Multipoint options (hybrid, asynchronous and synchronous on line options, and on campus).
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/22
WASHINGTON
No known programs in this state.
WEST VIRGINA
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
D/HH Program
Graduate School of Education and Professional Development
Department of Special Education
100 Angus E. Peyton Dr.
South Charleston, WV 25303-1600
DTPP Website: D/HH Program
Tel: 304-746-8941
Fax: 304-746-1942
Contact: Julie Turley, M.S., D/HH Program Director
Email: barie1@marshall.edu
Program Degree(s): Graduate
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Partially Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/22
WISCONSIN
No known programs in this state.
WYOMING
No known programs in this state.
CANADA
BRITISH COLUMBIA
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Educational and Counselling Psychology & Special Education
University of British Columbia
2125 Main Mall
Vancouver, B.C. CANADA
V6T 1Z4
DTPP Website: Special Education
Tel: 604-822-1645
Contact: Joanna Cannon, Ph.D., Program Director
Email: joanna.cannon@ubc.ca
Program Degree(s): M.A. and M.Ed. degrees; doctoral-level study is also available
Program Type/Philosophy: 2-year Graduate Program/Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: Online
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 11/22
ONTARIO
YORK UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Education
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program
108 Winters College
4700 Keele St.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3
DTPP Website: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Program
Tel: 416-736-5971
Fax: 416-736-5146
Contact: deafed@edu.yorku.ca
Program Degree(s): Upon successful completion of the program, candidates receive a post baccalaureate diploma from York University in the Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students. Graduates who are certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) are recommended for certification as teachers of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. They can then apply for a Specialist certification after one year of teaching in the field.
Program Type/Philosophy: Comprehensive
Program Delivery Mode: 1-year full time program – synchronous online and some on-campus; 3-year part time program – primarily asynchronous online.
Program is accepting students.
Entry last updated: 12/22
GUAM
No known programs in this Territory.
AMERICAN SAMOA
No known programs in this Territory.
Puerto Rico
No known programs in this Associated Free State.
Northern Marianas Islands
No known programs in this Commonwealth.
