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Course Overview

The master of science (MS) degree in secondary education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing is designed for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students with a passion for teaching. As a teacher-candidate in the program, you’ll earn dual certification to teach a secondary school content area for students who are hearing or deaf as well as in deaf education for grades K-12. The curriculum is taught by renowned faculty at RIT, one of the most innovative campuses in the world. The program prepares teachers to be effective and ethical practitioners and also to be scholars and leaders in the profession.

As a graduate student in the program, you will enjoy small class sizes, one-to-one discussions, and advisement with world-renowned faculty in small classes that allow you to build your strengths and develop your skills.

RIT and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) have created a unique educational community with a diverse communication environment. All community members share responsibility for effective communication and are expected to respect the language preferences of students, faculty, and staff. The rich inclusive communication environment at RIT/NTID prepares you for the broad array of communication styles you will encounter in the classroom as a teacher of the deaf.

Faculty members are international leaders in research and are highly skilled in the education of deaf people. A carefully designed system of faculty advisement is a prominent feature of the program. On-campus facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and a well-established system of educational access services combine to make this a vital program for both deaf and hearing students who desire careers as professional educators of deaf students.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  • Submit a professional resume.
  • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Submit an official copy of transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not needed.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8-3.24, GRE scores must be submitted (combined score of at least 280 and analytic writing score of 3.0 or better).
  • Have a level of writing proficiency appropriate to graduate study as indicated by a review of undergraduate writing-intensive courses and an expository essay.
  • Submit an expository essay that indicates evidence of professional commitment and potential for success in the program.
  • Participate in an individual interview.
  • Submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation–one professional and one academic.
  • Complete the Content Area/Certification Questionnaire
  • Complete a Sign Language Self-Assessment. Applicants must demonstrate at least basic skills in sign language as measured by a departmental skill assessment or be willing to take the ASL I course (or its equivalent) at RIT/NTID or another college prior to the beginning of the program.
  • Deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants must also submit an audiogram.
  • International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum scores of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (internet-based) are required.

  • Additionally, 30 semester credit hours in a content area are required by the New York State Education Department for initial certification to teach a secondary content area (grades 7-12). Students who do not have the required number of hours must complete the additional credits before applying for New York State certification. Secondary academic subjects include American Sign Language, English, mathematics, social studies, or science. Please note: The social studies content-area includes economics and government, and requires at least 21 semester hours in the history and geography of the United States and the world.

Academic Requirements:

  • TOEFL: 79
  • IELTS: 6.5    
  • PTE Academic: 58

English Language Requirements:

An official score report for the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic exam is required of all international applicants whose native language is not English. Please view the overall minimum score requirement for your intended program in the table below. In addition, each program requires balanced sub-scores when determining an applicant’s need for additional English language courses. 

Fees

Full-Time Tuition fees

  • 2-18 Credit Hours: $52092
  • 9 Credit Hours: $39078

Tuition per credit hour (1-11 credit hours)

  • 12-18 Credit Hours: $2171
  • 9 Credit Hours: $2171

This information was accurate on : 09/04/2021
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