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The Master of Arts in Teaching program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing equips certified educators and bachelor's degree holders with specialized skills to support students with hearing challenges across all learning environments. This interdisciplinary program combines developmental, behavioral, educational, and medical research with evidence-based practices to comprehensively address students' learning requirements. The curriculum focuses on assessing environmental influences to identify optimal interventions and suitable educational settings. The Experimental DHH Endorsement Program serves individuals without teaching certification who aspire to work with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students. Note: This pathway does not lead to Michigan teaching certification, only the DHH endorsement. Applicants must provide written acknowledgment that participation in this program, which exempts R. 390.1123(1)(b) requirements for supervised general education teaching, will not qualify them for standard Michigan teacher certification.
Possession of a bachelor degree from a regionally-accredited institution, with an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. (An average below 3.0 will be reviewed for conditional admission).
Two completed recommendations from current supervisor(s) or professional associates.
Personal statement of goals for graduate study in Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Valid teaching certificate, current or expired. (An expired teaching certificate must be renewed to be
endorsed.) or students in the Experimental Program only: A minimum of two years successfully working with school-age children (birth to 26 years), and at least one of those years being with children with unique