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Undergraduate Area of Concentration
Undergraduate students at Bloomsburg University are eligible to take an Area of Concentration in the Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. While an undergraduate major in education is helpful, it is not required if the five core education courses (see list) are taken in addition to the concentration courses (see course listings).
Bloomsburg University offers its undergraduates many opportunities to become involved in extracurricular activities relating to the field of deaf education and sign language. (See our list of clubs and activities.)
Area of Concentration Course Listing
Required Courses (24 Credits)
- 70.101 Introduction to Exceptional Individuals
- 74.201 History, Education, & Guidance - Deaf/HH
- 74.153 Introduction to Sign Language
- 72.200 Introduction to Audiology
- 75.155 American Sign Language I
- 75.226 American Sign Language II
- 74.305 Introduction to Instructional Methods for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- 74.461/561 Deaf/HH Technology-Based Observations/Interactions across the Country
Elective Courses (12 Credits)
These course are not required for admission into the graduate program, but are recommended.
- 75.254 The Deaf Culture
- 75.257 American Sign Language III
- 75.327 American Sign Language IV
- 74.325 Practicum with the Deaf/HH at Camp HERO
Clubs and Activities
- Camp Victory Student Organization
- IMAGE
- Interpreter Club
- National Student Speech, Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
- SIGNify
- Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)
- Students Linked to the Education of the Deaf (SLED)
- Student PSEA
Find out what these organisations are about and how you can become involved!
Back to Quick LinksGraduate Course Checklists
Check the Education of the Deaf/HH Program Requirements Suggested Program Timeline document for a list of the courses needed to apply to the Masters program for the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Core Education Courses
If you have a major other than education (including, but not limited to majors such as Speech Pathology, Audiology, or Interpreting) the following core education courses are suggested, however, they can be substituted with other education courses in addition to the courses within the Area of Concentration.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 60.291 | Principles of Teaching | 3 |
| 62.371 | Teaching Reading | 3 |
| 62.391 | Teaching Language Arts | 3 |
| 60.251 | Psych. Foundations of Ed. | 3 |
| 62.310 | Teaching Fine Arts | 3 |
Course Descriptions
Summer Session (total of 12 weeks)
- 74.560 Practicum with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3)
- This course provides an opportunity to work with deaf/hard of hearing children of approximately three to seven years of age. Emphasis is placed on speech and language remediation of deaf/hard of hearing individuals by providing a language-rich environment. Prerequisites: 74.566 and 74.567, taken concurrently.
- 74.564 Speech for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3)
- This course focuses on the study of the principles and techniques used in development and formation of English speech sounds by the synthetic and analytic methods with special consideration given to production, classification, and transmission of speech sounds. Supervised demonstrations and hands-on projects are an integral part of the course.
- 74.566 Language for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing I (3)
- This course focuses on the study of the principles and techniques used in the development and correction of language for deaf/hard of hearing individuals. Student is familiarized with leading systems of natural language development designed for the deaf/hard of hearing.
- 74.567 Language for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing II (3)
- This course focuses on the study of structured approaches to teaching spoken and written language, of language assessment devices and appropriate lesson planning. Supervised demonstrations and presentations are an integral part of this course. Graduate students may also have the opportunity to work with deaf and hard of hearing children in a summer camp setting.
Fall Semester
- 72.500 Auditory Training and Speechreading (3)
- Study of the principles and techniques associated with auditory training and speechreading for professionals. Emphasis will be placed on introducing the student to historical and current theories and methods of auditory learning. Discussions on the implication of hearing loss on daily life in ideal and poor communication settings and a variety of communication needs including: auditory-verbal communication, auditory training, speechreading training, cochlear implants, hearing aids, sound field systems, assistive listening devices, classroom acoustics and Cued Speech.
- 70.575 Seminar in Current Issues in Special Education (3)
- Will provide students with a forum to review and analyze current trends and issues in special education. The content of the course will change as current trends and issues emerge.
- 74.462/562 ASL and Signed English in Educational Settings
- A study of the expressive and receptive methods of using Signed English and American Sign Language as a base for teaching school subject lessons in educational settings.
- 74.569 Curricular Subjects for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- This course examines practices, content, and methods of teaching school subjects to the deaf/hard of hearing with emphasis on content and methods rather than theory.
Spring Semester
- 74.570 Student Teaching with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (6)
- This experience evaluates hearing losses affecting the communicational, educational, and vocational adjustment of individuals through supervised observation, classroom practice, and practicum experience. Students are assigned to approved private and public programs for the deaf/hard of hearing and work with selected professionals in education of the deaf/hard of hearing, following the same schedules and responsibilities similar as professionals. Students are usually placed in one classroom setting and one itinerant setting. Arrangements relating to student interest must be approved by program adviser. Permission of curriculum coordinator required. Students are required to provide their own means of transportation to and from the practicum site.
Summer Session (Total of 6 weeks)
- 74.575 Counseling Individuals with Special Needs and their Families
- This course is designed to help students identify counseling individuals with special needs and their families and to provide basic, short-term counseling. Students are introduced to various counseling strategies in individual and group settings as appropriate to schools and speech and hearing clinics.
- 74.584 Research in the Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- This requires the student to conduct research in an area related to deafness, hearing and/or education. The research and writing process begins as part of the coursework for Current Issues in Special Education and continues through the Spring Semester and second Summer Session. Topics for the departmental paper must be approved by the program coordinator.
