Parents of deaf children need reliable information and access to a range of high-quality educational options in order to make informed choices about their children's future. Part-time degree and certification candidates are also enrolled and my spend up to four years to complete requirements. The program provides professional preparation of teachers of deaf children for all academic levels.
Students normally begin their work with a summer session of introductory course work.
This is followed by a reading period and an academic year of intensive study and practicum. Courses of study concern language development and literacy, anatomy and physiology of hearing and speech mechanisms, communications science and skill development. The practicum is designed to provide student teachers with experiences at several academic levels from preschool to high school in settings that range from residential schools to fully mainstreamed programs. Each year approximately ten to fifteen full-time students are enrolled. Room and board fellowships are also available.