Master of Science in Deaf Education

Program Information

Idaho's only Master of Science in Deaf Education is a (32-41 credit) program designed to provide candidates with research based pedagogy and methodology to become change agents providing instruction to Deaf/hard-of-hearing students in diverse academic settings. This program is in alignment with Idaho State University’s vision to ignite a passion for knowledge and discovery to create a better future for our students and the world. Two degree tracks are available -degree seeking only or teacher certification preparation.

All courses are available 100% online (blended synchronous and asynchronous formats)

Admission

Meet the ISU Graduate School admissions requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or its equivalent from a school in another country.
Some programs require additional information (e.g., letters of recommendation); please contact the specific department and review individual departmental sections of this catalog for additional requirements.

The mission of the Deaf Education program is to prepare individuals to become certified teachers of the Deaf/hard-of-hearing, preference is given to individuals who have an undergraduate elementary, secondary, or special education major and who have American Sign Language skills. However, individuals without this background should consider applying after consulting their respective state department of education for details regarding teacher of the Deaf certification/licensure.

Degree Tracks

Track 1: Degree Seeking Only

This track provides in-depth courses specific to the area of concentration for professionals who already have teaching certification; seek to enhance their knowledge.

Track 2: Teacher Certification Preparation

This option provides courses to prepare the candidate to qualify for teacher certification in the state of Idaho. Includes a full-time 12-week student teaching placement.

Master of Science in Deaf Education, MS

Career Opportunities

Public School Deaf Educator
Deaf and Blind School Deaf Educator
School Capacity Building
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerant Teacher
Child Services Consultant

Private School Deaf Educator

Alternative School Advanced Elementary Educator

Charter School Deaf Educator

Deaf Education Policy Consultant

Alternative School Deaf Educator

Support, Funding, and Application

Meet with Faculty Advisor

Jill Radford, EdS

Clinical Instructor of Deaf Education

Office: College of Education 226 C

(208) 904-3552

jillradford@isu.edu

Jill Radford, Ed.S. is a Clinical Instructor and Program Lead for the Master of Science in Deaf Education program at Idaho State University. She has more than 20 years of experience in Deaf education and currently contributes to national initiatives through the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center. Her work focuses on ASL/English bilingual education, literacy, teacher preparation, and language access. As a Deaf professional and mother of five bilingual children, including two children with Deaf Gain, Jill’s work promotes a linguistic and cultural view of hearing levels, drawing upon both her lived and professional expertise.

Master of Science in Deaf Education

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