Our Master of Science in deaf education is a teacher training program that is certified by the (CED). Our graduates are eligible for professional certification through CED. Graduates may also apply for state licensure as a teacher of Deaf/hard of hearing students in early childhood through 12th grade.
The M.S. in deaf education is now located in Austin at Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) and the program offers classes on TSD campus.
Our program welcomes Deaf and hearing graduate students. Since our inception, we have supported and advocated for Deaf teachers in the classroom. Visit LU's Accessibility Resource Center website for information on support services.
The M.S. program in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education is designed to be completed within 2 years, which includes coursework plus student teaching.
Texas Education Agency, our certification agency, requires teachers to have a set of five pedagogy courses plus Internship or Clinical teaching.
These courses are in addition to the 36 hours of deaf education coursework.
Classes meet on:
The summer sessions begin mid-June and end mid-August (2 summer sessions). meeting dates and times vary depending on the courses. Summer classes are Monday through Friday.
Aside from completing all coursework, students must also pass the required TExES certification tests.
Before student teaching or Internship, students are required to take the following tests:
No. Currently, we only offer a hybrid program with 6 face-to-face meetings on campus during the weekends with online support.