Program Overview
The Deaf Education at Washington University in St. Louis is a MSc programme in Education 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 education. 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 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Saint Louis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Deaf Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
- Behavior Management
- Speech and Hearing Sciences
- SIgn Language
- Typical Language Development
- Language Instruction for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Clinical Audiology I
- Amplification Systems and Aural Rehabilitation for Children
- Observation and Practicum in Deaf Education
- Reading Instruction for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Education Curriculum for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing I
- Speech for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Research Seminar
- Fundamentals of Early Intervention and Child Development
- Evaluation Techniques for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Practicum in Deaf Education
- Practicum in Reading for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Education Curriculum for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing II
- Early Intervention: Serving Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Birth to Age 5
- Pre-Service Teacher Preparation
- Practicum in Deaf Education
- Practicum in Reading for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Counseling Parents of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Psychosocial and Educational Aspects of Deafness
- Independent Study
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Education and Psychology of the Exceptional Child
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application Instructions
The following items are required and must be received by the stated application deadline.
- Completed application, including personal statement
- Application fee (non-refundable) of $60 ($80 for international applicants)
- Official transcripts from all college/university coursework (international applicants must submit an official evaluation of transcripts from a credentialing agency)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official scores from the GRE, submitted to Institution Code 6929 (Washington University), Department Code 0602 (Audiology)
- A campus visit or phone interview is strongly encouraged prior to the application deadline and can be arranged by contacting the PACS office
- Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all international applicants whose native language is not English
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,950 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Washington University in St. Louis directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, United States
Washington University in St. Louis is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-03-18
- Start Date 2018-05-19
- Language English
- Duration 24 months