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Catalog 2012-2013
Master of Arts in Education: Teacher Preparation Program
The Master of Arts in Education: Teacher Preparation Program emphasizes culturally relevant critical pedagogy as a foundation for preparing highly qualified teachers to work primarily with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth. The program focus is on the whole child, and merges general, bilingual, special, and deaf education pedagogy and content through coursework and field experiences to prepare teacher candidates to work with a diverse group of children within a range of educational settings. Candidates will follow a merged course of study resulting in dual licensure in Deaf Education and one of the following areas of general education: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Biology Education, Secondary Chemistry Education, Secondary English Education, Secondary General Science Education, Secondary Mathematics Education or Secondary Social Studies Education. Candidates who have previously completed a program and hold state licensure in general education may enroll in the Deaf Education component of the program.
The Graduate School admission requirements are essentially the same for all four degrees. Prerequisites and plans of studies vary by degrees, as described below:
| Degree | Credits | Typical Time Frame | Licensure and Certification |
| Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Deaf Education | 81 | Two and half calendar years, including one summer |
Dual state licensure in Early Childhood Education and Deaf Education (K-12) Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement Council on Education for the Deaf (CED) certification |
| Master of Arts in Elementary Education and Deaf Education | 78 | Two and half calendar years, including one summer |
Dual state licensure in Elementary Education and Deaf Education (K-12) CED certification |
| Master of Arts in Secondary Education and Deaf Education | 66 | Two and half calendar years, including one summer |
Dual state licensure in Secondary Education and Deaf education CED certification |
| Master of Arts in Deaf Education | 38-50 | One and half calendar years, including one summer |
State licensure in deaf education CED certification |
Admissions Procedures and Requirements
Applicants for the Master of Arts in Education: Teacher Preparation must complete the application procedures and meet the requirements for graduate study at Gallaudet University. Visit the Graduate Admissions web site for more information and a checklist of application requirements. Detailed program information and course descriptions are also available in the Graduate Catalog.
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| First Date for Consideration of Application: | No set date |
| Last Date for Completed Application (including received test scores: Praxis and ASLPI scores): | June 30th |
The Graduate School admission requirements and program requirements are essentially the same for all four Teacher Preparation degrees. Prerequisites and plans of studies vary by degree in described in the individual programs for each.
Program Specific Requirements
- Full-time study (Part-time enrollment will be considered on an individual basis.)
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate study, including evidence of having received a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. (Those applying during their final undergraduate year will be required to submit a final transcript after completion of their undergraduate study.)
- Official transcript of all graduate study, if applicable
- An interview is strongly encouraged.
- ASL Goal statements
- Three Letters of Reference
- Praxis I (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) - New requirement, please review
- Evidence of satisfactory federal criminal background check
- TOEFL scores for all international applicants
- A minimum ASLPI score of 2 (If ASLPI rating is lower than 2+, the candidate is strongly encouraged to attend the Gallaudet University summer ASL immersion program.) *ASLPI score of 2+ for Deaf Education specialization only
Prerequisite Coursework
A minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a four-point scale) in all previous undergraduate (and graduate if applicable) study.
Prior Professional Experience
At least 200 hours of successful paid or volunteer work with infants, children, or adolescents, corresponding to the level for which the applicant is applying.