Program Overview
The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education at Valdosta State University is a MEd programme in Education over 84 months, delivered Online. 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 & Hard of Hearing 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: 84 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Valdosta, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing 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
- Special education involves the instruction of students with physical, mental, emotional and learning disabilities.
- Special education teachers are trained to meet the needs of special needs students and have the skill set and strategies necessary to teach students with a range of disabilities, whether mild, moderate or severe.
- The special education program at Valdosta State University prepares students to become professional teachers who are competent, empathetic educators who make appropriate decisions in the classroom and touch the lives of their students daily.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Prospective students whose first language is not English and those who completed coursework or degrees outside the U.S., please review the information below for specific information and guidelines.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Exam or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) \xc2\x96 Applicants whose first language is not English (based on country of citizenship) must submit official scores on the TOEFL exam or IELTS exam. International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or higher from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement.
- Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework.This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silny, ECE, etc.The transcript evaluation does not replace the transcript requirement. Official transcripts are still required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
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 Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, United States
Valdosta State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 84 months
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