Master of Science - Secondary Education of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (Optional Co-op)

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, students will 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 students for the broad array of communication styles they 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.