Program Overview
The Secondary Education of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing at Rochester Institute of Technology 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 Secondary Education of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 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
- Tuition: USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Secondary Education of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 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
- History of Deaf Educational Thought and Practice
- Psychology and Human Development
- Special Education in the Social Context
- Teaching Deaf Learners with Special Educational Needs
- General Instructional Methods
- Practicum
- Issues in Mainstreamed Education
- Structures of ASL and English
- Language Acquisition and Learning
- ASL in Instructional Delivery
- Foundations of Educational Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
To be considered for admission to the MS program in secondary education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university,
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher,
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Have a basic knowledge of American Sign Language as measured by a departmental skill assessment, or willingness to take American Sign Language I (or its equivalent) at NTID or another college prior to beginning the program,
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rochester Institute of Technology 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 Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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