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Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing

University of Arizona
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 678 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 678 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Delivery Online
Location Tucson, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing at University of Arizona is a MA programme in Education, 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 Special Education - Deaf and 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: Online
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Tuition: USD 678 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 678 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Education and Rehabilitation of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Individuals
  2. Language Development of Exceptional Children
  3. Language and Literacy Assessment and Intervention: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children
  4. Audiology for Educators
  5. Oral/Aural Language Development and Assessment: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children
  6. Methods Oral/Aural Development: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children
  7. Issues in DHH: Supporting DHH Students in Public School

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admissions Requirements
  • On line application
  • 3 letters of recommendation. Applicant may use employers and professors as references.
  • Statement of purpose / autobiographical essay
International applicants:
  • Minimum TOEFL: 79 (IBT) 550 (PB) or
  • Minimum IELTS: Composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6)

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 678 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 678 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 678 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 678 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Arizona 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.