Special Education - Deafblindness (M.Ed.)
Work with individuals with Deafblindness
This 36-credit hour distance hybrid Master's degree program prepares teachers to work with students with Deafblindness. Students can also receive a 15-credit hour Graduate Certificate in Deafblindness.
Learning Model
Online, Hybrid
Credit Hours
36 credits (Master’s)
15 credits (certificate only)
Maximum Transfer Hours
6 credit hours
Master’s only, subject to approval
Tuition Estimates
Average In or Out of State
$415-500 per credit hour
Tuition rates are based on your residency determination of Texas Resident, Non-Resident, or Foreign. Please consult the Admissions site for more information.
About This Program
This program prepares Special Education specialists to work with students who have are Deafblind. Teacher candidates can also receive a Graduate Certificate in Deafblindness during their study. Many teachers pursue this specialization and work with students with multiple impairments who are Deafblind.
Upon completion of this program, a candidate will be able to conduct an assistive technology evaluation with and provide instruction to a student with a visual impairment using collaborative consultation.
Coursework is completed primarily online. Two courses for the Master's program and one course for the certificate-only option require one weekend per course of on-campus instruction.
The Deafblind Program is guided by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Initial and Advanced Deafblindness Knowledge and Skills.
Key Courses
EDSP 5388: Programs and Services for students who are Deafblind
Overview of psychological, sociological, and educational implications of deafblindness, including appropriate community, educational, and social services.
EDSP 5389: Strategies for teaching students with multiple disabilities
Curricular adaptations, assessment, and intervention for students with multiple disabilities and visual impairments or deaf-blindness.
EDSP 5395: Communications for students who are Deafblind
Covers anatomy and functions of the auditory system impacting individuals with deafblindness, hearing evaluations, amplification, and the effects on accessing the environment.
EDSP 5093: Internship in Special Education - Deafblindness
The Internship course in Deafblindness provides the teacher candidates with practical experiences working with students who are DeafBlind in the classroom and community. The candidates also get to implement assessment and instructional practices with the students using both informal and formal assessment strategies.
Why choose a concentration in Deafblindness?
Special Education
Gain knowledge and skills to work with students who are Deafblind in different environments, including the general education classroom, residential settings or home environments. Provide accommodations for increased access to information and environments.
Communication
Communication is a major barrier between students who are Deafblind and the rest of the society. Graduates will help students with Deafblindness develop and use different strategies, including assistive technology, to communicate.
Advocacy
Gain deeper understanding of students who are Deafblind and their needs, be at the forefront to advocate for mandated services delivery to the students and their families.
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