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News and Information

D/HH Coursework:

Summer 2009

EDSP 427/527
Curriculum and Methods for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

COSD 422/512
Audiologic Rehabilitation

Fall 2009

EDSP 427/527
Curriculum and Methods for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

COSD 221
American Sign Language I

COSD 223
American Sign Language III

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Radford University

School of Teacher Education and Leadership

Virginia Department of Education


 

Overview
Radford University is now offering partial tuition support for coursework leading to licensure in Hearing Impairment PreK-12 for qualified individuals. Grant support currently includes:

  • Partial Radford University tuition paid for all courses leading to licensure in Hearing Impairment PreK-12.
  • Tuition reimbursement (comparable to RU graduate instate tuition rates) for coursework leading to HI licensure taken at other Virginia colleges and universities (must be pre-approved by grant coordinator)
  • Reduced rate lodging for 3 (required) Saturday meetings at RU for EDSP 426/526 Introduction to Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Reduced rate lodging for 2 week intensive summer courses

Who is eligible?

  • All professionals who are currently licensed in some area and wish to add-on licensure in Hearing Impairment PreK-12.
  • Professionals who are currently working with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students under a conditional license in Hearing Impairment PreK-12.

All participants must be employed full-time with a school system

How many courses are required for licensure in Hearing Impairment PreK-12?
A major in Special Education Hearing Impairment is required for HI licensure or 27 semester hours in the education of the hearing impaired.

All coursework specific to deaf education is offered through Radford University. Coursework which is necessary for licensure in Hearing Impairment PreK-12, and is not specific to deaf education, may be taken at other Virginia colleges and universities.

Please see the Required competencies for HI licensure with corresponding RU courses. Note: Highlighted courses should be taken through Radford University's state approved program in order to fully cover state competency requirements.

Course Flexibility
Deaf education coursework, leading to licensure in Hearing Impairment PreK-12, is offered in several distance education formats for the convenience of those living too far from Radford to commute to weekly on campus classes.

Current Coursework Delivery
EDSP 426/526 - Introduction to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (no prerequisite)

Web Enhanced - Course content is conducted online, via WebCT, with two required meetings on RU's campus
EDSP 428/528 - Development and Remediation of Reading, Writing, and Discourse for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (prerequisite: EDSP 426/526)

Two Week Intensive Summer Seminar -
Students stay on campus for two weeks during the summer and attend daily class meetings. For information about other delivery options for this class contact us

EDSP 427/527 - Curriculum and Methods for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
(prerequisite: EDSP 426/526)

 

Two Week Intensive Summer Seminar -
Students stay on campus for two weeks during the summer and attend daily class meetings. For information about other delivery options for this class contact us
COSD 422/512 - Audiologic Rehabilitation
(prerequisite: EDSP 426/526) 		Two Week Intensive Summer Seminar -
Students stay on campus for two weeks during the summer and attend daily class meetings. For information about other delivery options for this class contact us
*EDSP 651 - Current Trends in Programs and Services for Exceptional Individuals Web Enhanced - Course content is conducted via WebCT with two required meetings on RU's campus
Coursework required for licensure in Hearing Impairment PreK-12, which is not specific to deaf education, may be taken at other Virginia colleges and universities. Tuition reimbursement for these courses is currently available through the grant.
*required for HI licensure but is not specific to deaf education. This course can be taken through RU in a distance education format.

How do I receive reimbursement for coursework leading to HI licensure?
Grant support currently includes tuition reimbursement for courses leading to HI licensure that are taken at other Virginia Colleges and Universities. To apply for reimbursement:

Prior to taking the course

  1. Complete the Application for Tuition Support and FAX or mail to:
  2. Complete the D/HH Grant Contract and Payback Commitment and submit to:

After successful completion of the course

  1. Submit a transcript showing the name of the course and the passing grade (A or B for graduate students)
  2. Submit a tuition bill for the class showing a zero/paid balance.
  3. Allow twelve weeks for payment processing

All materials should be sent to:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Licensure Program
P.O. Box 6959
Radford, VA 24142
Fax: 540.831.5124

 

How do I get started?

  1. Complete an RU Graduate Aplication as a Non-Degree Seeking student. Requirements for admission as a Non-Degreee Seeking student includes: minimum GPA of 2.75 and an official transcript showing bachelor's or master's degree conferred.
  2. Complete the In-State Tuition Form or you will automatically be charged out of state tuition.
  3. Send application fee of $40.00 to Graduate Admissions (check, cash, credit cards or money orders )
  4. Complete the Request for Reduced Tuition Rate for Virginia Educators Form and send to the College of Graduate & Extended Education
  5. Complete the Application for Tuition Support and FAX or mail to:
    Deaf and Hard of Hearing Licensure Program
    P.O. Box 6959
    Radford, VA 24142
    Fax: 540.831.5124
  6. Complete the D/HH Grant Contract and Payback Commitment and submit to:
    Deaf and Hard of Hearing Licensure Program
    P.O. Box 6959
    Radford, VA 24142
    Fax: 540.831.5124

STUDENTS CANNOT REGISTER FOR GRANT SUPPORTED COURSEWORK UNTIL ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
 
 
Funding Provided by:
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