Bachelor's in Interpreting, Deaf Education and Advocacy Services - K-12 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Licensure

Prepare to teach and support Deaf and hard-of-hearing students across diverse K–12 educational settings.

K-12 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Licensure Program Distinctions

K-12 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Licensure Student Experience

• Extensive supervised fieldwork and student teaching placements (in-state and out-of-state)
• Intensive ASL instruction, including Sign Language Laboratory
• Collaboration with faculty and doctoral students on research
• Study abroad and exposure to international Deaf communities
• Active engagement in the Deaf community through coursework and events
• Conferences, networking, and professional development opportunities

After Graduating with a K-12 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Licensure

Career paths include:

• K–12 Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Work settings:

• Schools for the Deaf
• Public schools (self-contained, resource, itinerant roles)
• Private and state-supported educational environments

The program prepares students for advanced study in education, counseling, communication sciences and disorders, vocational rehabilitation, interpreting, linguistics, and more at nationally recognized institutions.

Outcomes:

• High job placement rates (90%+)
• Opportunities for graduate study in education, counseling, communication sciences, and more
• Eligibility for teaching licensure and reciprocity across many U.S. states

What You’ll Teach

• Language and literacy
• Core academic subjects (math, science, social studies, etc.)
• Instruction tailored to communication modes and individual student needs

Who You’ll Serve

Students may:

• Be Deaf or hard of hearing (K–12)
• Use ASL, spoken language, Cued Speech, or other communication systems
• Use assistive technologies or none
• Have additional learning needs or disabilities

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MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

A student is admitted to the program at the end of sophomore year or the start of their junior year.  The following requirements must be met in order to be admitted to the program:

• Minimum GPA: 2.7 or higher
• 20+ hours documented experience with children
• Passing scores on:
  • IDEAS benchmark assessments
  • Praxis I (or qualifying SAT/ACT scores)
• Grade of B- or better in SES 250
• Acceptance to Collaborative for Educator Preparation (CEP)
• Completed dispositions and program requirements forms

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Licensure & Reciprocity

• Leads to NC licensure in K–12 Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Many states accept NC licensure, though some require additional steps
  • Students should verify requirements for their intended state