2026

Course titles will vary depending on the university selected. Please see the university websites for descriptions of courses. Candidates should contact Elizabeth Flores at [email protected] to express interest in courses prior to contacting the participating institutions.

Candidates must successfully complete an approved course from the Foundations of Deaf Education category prior to any other courses listed in subsequent categories. For all categories following Foundations and up to Practicum, the minimum prerequisite for all courses is successful completion of the Foundations of Deaf Education category. Additional prerequisites, if applicable, are listed with each course offering. Course and offering information will be updated as necessary and is subject to change.

Courses Spring 2026 Summer 2026
Foundations of Deaf Education

St. Joseph's University
SPE 730
Includes field experiences, to be arranged by student according to syllabus guidelines (6 hours of field observations).

Minot State University
SPED 512  (2 credit hours) 

St. Joseph’s University
SPE 730

Audiology and Instructional Auditory Management

St. Joseph’s University
SPE 733
Includes field experiences, to be arranged by student according to syllabus guidelines (6 hours of field observations).

 

Curricular Content Knowledge (formerly Language Instruction)

St. Joseph’s University
SPE 731
Includes field experiences, to be arranged by student according to syllabus guidelines (8 hours of field observations).

Valdosta State University
DEAF 6100

Gallaudet University
PSG 684 

St. Joseph’s University
SPE 731
Includes field experiences, to be arranged by student according to syllabus guidelines.

Assessment and Intervention

Minot State University
SPED 586 (4 credits)

Texas Woman’s University
COMS 5143
Requires synchronous online meetings, Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, CST.
Requires field work with a students who is DHH.

Valdosta State University
DEAF 5310

 

Deaf Studies

St. Joseph’s University
SPE 734

Texas Woman's University
COMS 5093
Requires synchronous online meetings, Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, CST.

Minot State University
SPED 513

Instructional Planning and Learning Environments

St. Joseph’s University
SPE 732
Includes field experiences, to be arranged by student according to syllabus guidelines (6 hours of field observations).

St. Joseph’s University
SPE 732
Includes field experiences, to be arranged by student according to syllabus guidelines.
Early Intervention

 

Gallaudet University
PST 730
Requires synchronous online meetings, Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:50pm, May 18 to August 7.

Minot State University
SPED 565

Texas Woman’s  University
COMS 5133 
Requires access to a family with a child who is deaf or hard of hearing.
Requires synchronous online meetings, Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, CST. 

Skill Specific D/HH Areas of Concentration

Minot State University
SPED 583
Strategies to Support Listening/Spoken Language for DHH Students

University of Northern Colorado
EDSE 650
Issues & Trends: Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Includes a couple of assignments that require interviews/observations.

University of Northern Colorado
EDSE 651
Collaboration: Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Includes a couple of assignments that require interviews/observations.

University of Northern Colorado
EDSE 652
Foundations of Listening/Spoken Language: Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Prerequisite: Completion of course from Audiology category.
Includes field experiences of one hour per week, working with a child who is deaf/hard of hearing.

Texas Woman’s University
COMS 5083
Differentiating Communication Across Deaf Education Settings
Requires access to a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. 
Requires synchronous online meetings, Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, CST.
Prerequisite:  ASL II or equivalent proficiency; completion of course from Curricular Content Knowledge category.

Texas Woman’s University
COMS 5303
Differentiating Instruction Across Educational Settings
Requires access to a family with a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. 
Requires synchronous online meetings, Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, CST.

Valdosta State University
DEAF 6020
Audiological Considerations & Auditory/Oral Methods for Teachers of the Deaf

American Sign Language I & II

Contact Elizabeth Flores:
[email protected]

Contact Elizabeth Flores:
[email protected]

Practicum

Contact Elizabeth Flores:
[email protected]

Not offered.