Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching STEM in Deaf Education

Are you teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) content to students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing? Or are you considering studying Deaf Education at TWU and want to teach STEM? Enhance your degree with a Certificate in Teaching STEM in Deaf Education.

Program features

Instructors teach a group of children gathered around a large screen in TWU's Future Classroom Lab
  • Study math, computer science, and biology instructional methods and deaf education strategies to help learners who are deaf/hard of hearing become successful STEM users
  • Small classes with accessible, knowledgeable and supportive faculty
  • Combines with an MS in Education of the Deaf
  • Includes a practicum opportunity
  • 100% online course delivery (synchronous & asynchronous)
  • Meet employer expectations as a highly qualified K-12 STEM instructor with coursework and supervised practicum experiences in evidence-based practices providing STEM instruction to deaf/hard of hearing learners

Program requirements

In this certificate program you will complete 15 semester credit hours, with:

  • Nine semester credit hours (three classes) of academic coursework focused on math, computer science, and biology instructional methods
  • Three semester credit hours (one class) of academic coursework focus on instructional methods for culturally and linguistically diverse students who are deaf/hard of hearing
  • Three semester credit hours (one class) of a practicum experience teaching STEM content to deaf/hard of hearing students in diverse learning environments

You must successfully pass a practicum experience working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing at the end of the program and earn grades of A or B in all classes.

A full list of courses and requirements are available in the course catalog.

Admission to the Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching STEM in Deaf Education

Program Contact

Dr. Chad Smith
Coordinator, Education of the Deaf Program
940-898-2041
csmith17@twu.edu 

Application Deadlines

Rolling

Admission Requirements

  • Accepted to or currently enrolled in the TWU master’s of education of the deaf program or a certified teacher of the deaf currently teaching STEM content.
  • Sign language skills (intermediate or better).
  • This application process is only for current certified teachers of the deaf. 
  • Complete the program application, applicants must first create their TWU Pioneer Portal account and log in to their TWU Google Drive account using their TWU email address and Pioneer Portal password.
  • Complete the Application for the STEM Certificate.

Graduate Admission

Begin by reviewing your program's website to see if there are additional admission requirements and application deadlines prior to applying.  

  1. Apply online.
    Apply to Graduate Programs  via the TWU Online Graduate Application Portal following instructions below.  
  2. Submit transcripts to TWU.
    • Domestic Applicants must submit official transcripts for each college or university attended, both undergraduate and graduate. See the Information on Transcripts website for more details.
    • International Applicants are now required to provide an evaluation prepared by a NACES or AICE member evaluation service. International transcripts should not be sent directly to TWU. See the International Admissions website for more details.
  3. Submit Recommendation Requests
    If your program requires you to submit names for recommendations you will need to do it in the application.
  4. Pay the application fee.
    The $50 fee ($75 fee for International applicants), which applies to all new and returning applicants, can be paid by:
    1. Credit card - Pay Online through the application as the last step before submitting the application. The second portion of the application will not be available until the application fee has been received.
    2. Certified check or money order by mail or electronically - Payable to TWU, sent by mail to:
      TWU Admissions Processing, 304 Administration Drive, Suite 102, Denton, Texas 76204
      (include your full name and ID number).
    3. Cash (no personal checks) - Pay at the Bursar's Office. After paying, bring the receipt to Admissions Processing (down the hall in ACT).
    4. Fee Waivers - Graduate applicants who are certified McNair Scholars are eligible for a McNair Scholar Application Fee Waiver. TWU Alumni may be eligible for the Alumni Advantage Fee Waiver. Check your eligibility here: https://twu.edu/alumni-advantage/. If eligible submit the request using the Application Fee Waiver Submission
    5. Following fee payment return to the application dashboard where supplemental application documents can be uploaded. The online application will list which documents are needed to fulfill the program admission requirements. You can also check the program's website.

For more information or assistance with the application or graduate admissions, visit the Graduate Admissions website.

Students who wish to apply for a Graduate Assistantship must meet the General Criteria for Appointment of Graduate Assistants

For questions contact

Chad E. Smith, PhD
Coordinator, Education of the Deaf Program
Professor, COMS
MCL 833
csmith17@twu.edu
940-898-2041

Page last updated 10:04 AM, March 26, 2024