MS in Education of the Deaf - Online

Texas Woman’s University has trained leading educators of the deaf for over 75 years. Our flexible online graduate program is centered on accessibility and evidence-based practices. 

We recognize that deaf and hard-of-hearing students access language through a continuum of approaches. We equip our graduates with diverse tools to succeed in both visual and auditory-focused learning environments. 

Our graduate students include active teachers, interpreters, paraprofessionals, parents and career changers. By staying embedded in their local communities across rural and urban areas, our students bring invaluable real-world experience directly into the virtual classroom. 

We connect you directly with school programs, state agencies and advocacy groups. Opportunities include interdisciplinary collaboration (SLP, OT, and Audiology), model program visits, membership in professional organizations and student research presentations. 

Graduate students need to have the ability to participate in academic discussions with adults and children in sign. For most non-native users of sign, this level of proficiency requires at least three courses in American Sign Language or an English-based sign system.

Graduate students need to have access to DHH children to complete assignments. If you are not working directly with DHH children, you will need to find preschool and school-age children who are DHH to work with during the program.

Program Contact

Dr. Leanna Hodges
lhodges2@twu.edu 

Application Deadlines

Fall – July 15
Summer – April 15

Admission Requirements

• A GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work OR on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work plus any post-baccalaureate or graduate hours. The Graduate School requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all graduate coursework.
• Upload the following documents into the application:
  • Complete the Application to Education of the Deaf Graduate Program. The program application which includes
    • a letter of intent, with the reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in education of the deaf,
    • a video submission introducing yourself in sign. 
• Off-campus/online students must have access to a school for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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.
1. Domestic Applicants must submit official transcripts for each college or university attended, both undergraduate and graduate. See the Student Records website for more details. Original transcripts for each college/university attended must be submitted, even if referred to on another schools transcripts.
2. 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. List of programs-majors.  
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. 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
3. 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.
5. Submit Program supplemental documents
1. Review the specific requirements for your intended program to identify any supplemental materials needed for your application.

Watch for emails from your new program/department that may come to your TWU email address.

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.