B.A. in Deaf Studies-Deaf Education/M.A.T. in Special Education-Deaf Education

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For students who are interested in pursuing careers working with deaf/hard of hearing children or adults, the B.A. Deaf Studies degree will allow for a concentration in Deaf Education, Sign Language Interpreting, or Deaf Studies. The courses within this program will provide students with a foundation in American Sign Language, Deaf Culture(s), and skills specific to teaching or interpreting for deaf individuals. Graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of settings that serve deaf children and/or adults. Graduates are provided coursework and practicum experiences resulting in knowledge of characteristics, curriculum, instructional strategies, and classroom management procedures. Students may graduate with a B.A. Deaf Studies with a concentration in deaf education degree that will not result in licensure. Those interested in teacher certification in Deaf Education can take advantage of a Dual Degree B.A./M.A.T. program to obtain licensure. We strongly encourage all who wish to be teachers of the deaf to complete the fifth year of the program.

Program Admission for the B.A. Deaf Studies-Deaf Education Program:

Students are required to meet all university and college admission requirements. In addition, students must:

Complete Areas A-E;
Complete ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 each with a grade of “C” or better;
Complete ASL 1001 with a grade of “C” or better and ASL 1002, ASL 2001, and ASL 2002 each with a grade of “B” or better;
Complete an entrance interview demonstrating at least intermediate conversational proficiency in American Sign Language;
Submit online application to B.A. Deaf Studies-Deaf Education at https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/.

Program Admission for M.A.T. Special Education-Deaf Education:

Online graduate application
Minimum 2.50 overall undergraduate GPA
Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment (360)
Goals statement
Resume
Two letters of recommendation

For more information about B.A. in Deaf Studies-Deaf Education curriculum requirements, please visit the College of Education and Human Development section of the Undergraduate Catalog. Questions regarding program admission to the B.A. in Deaf Studies should be directed to the Office of Academic Assistance in the College of Education and Human Development .

For more information about M.A.T. in Special Education-Deaf Education curriculum requirements, please visit the College of Education and Human Development section of the Graduate Catalog. Questions regarding admission to the M.A.T. in Special Education should be directed to the Office of Graduate Student Services in the College of Education and Human Development.