Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Radford University offers the only program in the state of Virginia that leads to licensure in Deaf and Hard of Hearing, PreK-12. This program, available at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, will prepare individuals to serve children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing in all educational settings. Students who are deaf or hard of hearing have a variety of learning approaches, skill levels, and auditory abilities. Teacher candidates in the program are exposed to all the communication and instructional methods used with students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Methods and philosophies taught include oral/aural, auditory/verbal, cued speech, total communication, and bilingual/bicultural incorporating American Sign Language

Program Options

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with Virginia Licensure in Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12
  • Purse an accelerated master's degree  program for licensure in Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12)
  • Master of Science Degree in Special Education with Virginia Licensure in Deaf and Hard of Hearing, PreK-12
  • Coursework that leads to endorsement in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (flexible course options)

Progress sheets for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education Teacher Preparation Program can be found on the College of Education and Human Development Advising Resources page. Select the academic year and then choose Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education program. More information may be obtained by visiting Radford University's catalog. Select the Deaf/Hard of Hearing link.

Meet the Professor

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Ms. Karen Stinson

Instructor
Program Advisor, ASL Minor Advisor, DHH Grant Coordinator
Contact for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program
Office: C157
Phone: 540-831-5549
Email: kastinson@radford.edu

As a third generation teacher, teaching is in my blood. Not only do I love my profession, I love sharing about my profession.