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  4. Ed.M in Deaf and Hard of Hearing With initial certification as teacher of the d/Deaf & Hard of Hearing and Elementary Education

Ed.M in Deaf and Hard of Hearing With initial certification as teacher of the d/Deaf & Hard of Hearing and Elementary Education

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Teachers College Columbia University

Program Overview

The Master of Education (Ed.M.) in the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is one of the first teacher education programs in the country. We provide an intensive study of the educational issues of individuals who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing from the perspectives of psychology, anthropology, linguistics, child development, pedagogy, and regular education with the aim of preparing teachers who will address the educational and literacy needs of these children. We serve and prepare individuals for work with children who possess a wide range of hearing losses in classes using diverse communication systems, as well as for work with children who have typical hearing.

Program Key Stats

$28073 (Annual fee)



Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

Transcripts from the previously attended schools, Bachelors degree in a relevant subject, Resume, 2 letters of recommendation, Statement of Purpose, English language profeciency scores (minimum score of 100 for TOEFL, 7 for IELTS), Writing sample, GRE test scores

Career Options

  • Adapted Physical Education Teacher
  • Speech Pathologist
  • Orientation & Mobility Specialist
  • Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
  • Student Teacher Advisor

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