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Master of Arts in Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing

INTO Group - The University of Arizona

USA,Arizona

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 22,400/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 90

Application Fee

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USA, Arizona

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1885

Total Students: 46,900 +

Int. Students: 4,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Tucson, AZ 85721, United States

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Master of Arts in Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Program Overview

The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies at the University of Arizona offers an online Special Education Master's program to prepare teachers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students. The Special Education - DHH program leads to Arizona and Council on Education of the Deaf certifications. In this comprehensive Deaf Education program, students demonstrate learning in language and literacy development, assessment, and intervention, educational audiology, evidence-based practices, general research methods, and supporting DHH students in general education settings. Teachers of DHH students are employed as itinerant teachers, self-contained classroom teachers, resource room teachers, early childhood educators, and early intervention specialists. Currently, students from across Arizona as well as California, Iowa, New Mexico, and Illinois participate in this fully online program. Individuals can enter the Master’s program in Special Education or, if they already have teaching certification, elect to complete courses to receive state certification only. The following requirements must be met to be considered for admission to the Special Education - DHH Master’s program: (a) a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in education or related field, (b) a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) on at least the last 60 units of coursework, and (c) experience with children, including children with special needs and/or children who are DHH. The following are preferred requirements, but can be met after admission and prior to graduation: (a) a foundational special education course and (b) demonstration of intermediate sign language skills (e.g., competency of 2+ or higher on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview). Admission into the UA Graduate College is required for all individuals seeking a Master’s degree.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 90

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,400 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in INTO Group - The University of Arizona

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

First__year Global Wildcat Award
$5,000__$23,000 per year
• 3.0+ GPA
• Full__time enrollment
• All applicants automatically considered
• Scholarships are renewable with good academic standing

Transfer Global Wildcat Award
$2,000__$15,000 per year
• 3.0+ GPA
• Students participate in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at a U.S. community or junior college are eligible for an additional
$3,000.
• Undegraduate transfer students who earn 12 or more transferable units taken at a non__ US college or university or at a US junior
college or community college are eligible for these awards.
• Students who begin their studies in a Global Direct program are eligible.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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