Ed.S. in Deaf Education Requirements

Requirements

• Completed application form. See Application Instructions to learn how.
• A non-refundable application fee of $75.
• A minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a four-point scale) in all previous undergraduate and graduate study. (Occasionally, applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be admitted conditionally upon the recommendation of the department.)
• 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 bachelor’s degree and before enrolling in their first semester of graduate study.) See Application Guidelines and FAQ for more information.
• Official transcripts of all graduate study. See Application Guidelines and FAQ for more information.
• Goals statement. See Application Guidelines for more information.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• TOEFL is required from all international applicants from non-English speaking countries. (Use 5240 for the ETS institutional code)

Additional Program Requirements

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
• At least three years of successful experience with deaf and hard of hearing students (as shown in supporting documentation from applicant’s supervisor).
• Evidence of satisfactory American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency (e.g., ASLPI scoring report, SLPI scoring report, or videotexts).