Deaf and Hard of Hearing EdM Initial

Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Deaf & Hard of Hearing

With initial certification in teacher of the d/Deaf & Hard of Hearing (pre-K-12)


The Master of Education (Ed.M.) in the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is one of the first teacher education programs in the country. We provide an intensive study of the educational issues of individuals who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing from the perspectives of psychology, anthropology, linguistics, child development, pedagogy, and regular education with the aim of preparing teachers who will address the educational and literacy needs of these children. We serve and prepare individuals for work with children who possess a wide range of hearing losses in classes using diverse communication systems, as well as for work with children who have typical hearing.

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Admission Information

Displaying requirements for the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 terms.

Program is not accepting applications for the 2025 cycle.

Master of Education

  • Points/Credits: 60
  • Entry Terms: Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based

Certification

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  • NY State Initial: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Pre-K-12

Application Deadlines

Entry Term AvailablePriority DeadlinesFinal DeadlinesExtended Deadlines
SpringNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024N/A
SummerJanuary 15, 2024June 1, 2024N/A
FallJanuary 15, 2024July 1, 2024N/A

Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.

Application Requirements

 Requirement
 Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
 Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
 Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
 $75 Application Fee
 Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
 Interview (phone, video, or in-person) required

For admission-related inquiries, please contact HAEPadmission@tc.columbia.edu.

Degree Requirements

Please contact the program for more information on course requirements.

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