About the course

The Deafblind program prepares candidates to serve children and youth who have combined hearing and vision impairments. When combined with another special education license (Visual Impairments, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Severe Disabilities, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Early Childhood Special Education), the program leads to an endorsement in Deafblindness in Utah. Teachers with the endorsement may serve as itinerant deafblind consultants or as classroom teachers serving a variety of children including those who are deafblind. They may work in school districts or specialized schools for children with sensory disabilities. Children and youth who are deafblind comprise a very heterogeneous population, but most have disabilities in addition to deafblindness and this program is designed to prepare teachers to meet the unique and intensive needs of the varied population. In addition to specialization courses in Deafblindness, candidates take classes in Visual Impairments, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Severe Disabilities, and American Sign Language. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$40,518

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Salt Lake City
Summer (May), 2024	Salt Lake City
Fall (August), 2024	Salt Lake City
Spring (January), 2025	Salt Lake City
Summer (May), 2025	Salt Lake City
Fall (August), 2025	Salt Lake City
Spring (January), 2026	Salt Lake City
Summer (May), 2026	Salt Lake City

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Utah

In accordance with the Utah State Office of Education?s ruling R277-502-3(5), the University of Utah?s Department of Special Education has established entry requirements designed to ensure that only well qualified individuals enter the program. Minimum requirements for admission in the University of Utah?s Department of Special Education include: a minimum GPA of 3.0, proof of a USBE-cleared fingerprint background check. The Admissions Committee in the Department of Special Education will take a holistic approach to evaluating each applicant?s file by examining: GPA, test scores, letters of recommendation, applicant?s personal statement and work history. Additional information regarding application materials that must be submitted (e.g., letters of recommendation, personal statement) he Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test is a requirement for admission into the Master?s degree programs in the Department of Special Education. Toefl Paper based minimum score 600, Computer Based - 250, Ielts minimum score 7, Toefl Ibt minimum score - 90 (Reading 22, Listening 22, Speaking 23, Writing 23) , Toefl Ibt preferred Score - 100 (Reading 25, Listening 25, Speaking 25, Writing 25)

　　At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2024

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