The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Deaf Education Program prepares graduate students to meet the linguistic, cultural, educational, and social needs of children who are deaf or hard of hearing ages birth to 21. Our program is based on current research that is focused on improving academic outcomes for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. It is open to full- or part-time students, is entirely online, and is flexible to meet the individual needs of students. We currently offer three different options for graduate students who want to further their education in working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing:
Master's Degree: We offer a 31-credit Master's degree in Special Education with a specialization in educating students who are deaf or hard of hearing that can be paired with (or without) a graduate endorsement in teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Graduate Endorsement: We offer coursework leading to certification/licensure for Nebraska's Endorsement in Special Education – Deaf or Hard of Hearing (NDE Rule 24) for employment as a Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing, ages birth through 21.
Graduate Certificate: We offer a (12-credit) Graduate Certificate in Sensory Disabilities. This certificate is designed for professionals interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how to effectively support students with sensory disabilities (i.e., students who are deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired). This graduate certificate can be paired with additional requirements leading to the Deaf Education endorsement or Master's degree.