Program Overview
The Deaf Education and Hearing Science at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Deaf Education and Hearing Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Texas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Deaf Education and Hearing Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Ed for the Deaf
- Speech Mech-Anatomy/Physiology/Acoustics
- Factors In Child Language Acquisition
- Introduction to Audiology
- Intro Sign-ASL & Signed English
- Language Development
- Teaching/Management Apprenticeship
- ndependent Study
- Comp Assessment, Counseling, Management
- Curriculum Mod-Child W/Hear Loss
- Best Practices in Early Intervention
- Speech for Hearing Impaired Student
- Habilitation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Hometown or county of residence that has been designated a medically under-served and/or health professions shortage area, especially South Texas
- Employment history, especially as it occurred simultaneously with undergraduate academic preparation
- Positions of leadership held
- Public/community service or volunteer activities
- Volunteer activities in education-related areas
- Prior experience in providing educational-related services
- Extracurricular activities
- Communication skills \xc2\x96 as demonstrated in the essay and personal interview
- Commitment/desire to serve in an underserved region of the state following graduation
- Reference letters or recommendations
- Research accomplishments
- Future goals
- Knowledge of, and preparation to enter, the profession of deaf education gained through observing or volunteering in a school setting or other setting
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, United States
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months