A world-class institute of changemakers in the deaf and signing community.
Since 1864, we have been investing in and creating resources for deaf and hard of hearing children, their families, and the professionals who work with them.
Over 50 degree programs, with online and continuing education for personal and professional development.
Innovating solutions to break down barriers, and using science to prove what does and doesn’t work.
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Program Coordinators:Kenneth De Haan and Niesha Washington-Shepard Email
MA-SLED has partnered with the American Sign Language Teachers' Association (ASLTA) to award all Master in Sign Language Education graduates a Certified Level certification from ASLTA. ASLTA is a national professional organization of American Sign Language and Deaf Studies teachers. A certification by ASLTA is seen as a gold standard for qualified instructors, giving our graduates a competitive edge.
A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field of study: ASL or other signed languages, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, or Bilingual Education. If the applicant does not have a degree in one of the aforementioned fields of study, the following may be considered:
Admissions Requirements
Spring 2021 – Dec 12Fall 2021 – May 15