The MSDE Certification Track is a four-semester curriculum that is rooted in the development of speech, language, and academics. With that as a foundation, students study the factors necessary for high-quality education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The MSDE program is recognized as an approved teacher training program, with graduates of the Certification Track eligible for teacher certification recommendation (Missouri, Deaf/Hearing Impaired, Birth to Grade 12) and national certification by Council on Education of the Deaf (CED).
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The Degree-Only Track is a two-semester intensive curriculum that provides advanced education and experience in deaf education. This track is designed for qualified students with a degree and teacher certification in deaf education and for related professionals seeking to expand their training in deaf education. Coursework and experiences are tailored to meet the individual interests and background of each student who enrolls. The Degree-Only Track does not lead to recommendation for teacher certification or licensure.
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The professors here are actually working every day with children who are deaf, so they have the experience, knowledge and know-how, and they bring it into the classroom.
Christy Chadwick, MSDE (2016)
deaf education consultant and advocate, Kahului, Hawaii
