MA in Teaching and Learning - American Sign Language (English Bilingual Education of Deaf Children) in La Jolla United States | University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego | La Jolla United States
Visit institution website for more information
Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Education Studies (EDS) program at UCSD provides a Master of Arts degree focused on Teaching and Learning, with a specialization in American Sign Language-English Bilingual Education for Deaf Children. Graduates of this teacher preparation program become eligible for California's Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Instruction, as well as the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential featuring a Bilingual Authorization in American Sign Language for elementary and alternative education settings. To ensure educators can effectively serve deaf and hard of hearing students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, EDS mandates American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency as an admission requirement.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or from a recognized university-level academic institution abroad and at least a B average (3.0 GPA) or its equivalent by the time they enroll. Some exceptional applicants with lower GPAs may be recommended for admission. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 85 for the Internet Based Test and 64 for the Paper Based Test. The university-wide minimum IELTS Academic Training exam score required for consideration for graduate admission is Band Score 7.
Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or from a recognized university-level academic institution abroad and at least a B average (3.0 GPA) or its equivalent by the time they enroll. Some exceptional applicants with lower GPAs may be recommended for admission.

Tuition USD 29,118

Similar programs for you