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certificate in early childhood auditory-oral education of the deaf/hard of hearing.

The coursework for this certificate is offered in conjunction with the Omaha Hearing School for Children, a nationally recognized and state accredited/approved school providing auditory-oral education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth through third grade. OHS is the only school in Nebraska that provides auditory education. The staff and administration at the school have over 100 years combined experience in auditory-oral education. Furthermore the school is part of an international network of schools and centers that specialize in auditory-oral education.

Admission Requirements

All applicants must submit:

  • Online Graduate Application
  • One copy of official transcripts from all previously attended universities
  • Statement of purpose
  • Graduate Application Fee

The following coursework is required for this certificate.

  • SPED 8200 Speech & Language Development and Early Intervention with the Infant or Toddler Who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing (3 hours)
  • SPED 8280 Audiological Implications in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3 hours)
  • SPED 8290 Speech, Language, & Literacy Development in the 3-8 Year-Old Child Who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3 hours)
  • SPED 8236 Language Development and Disorders for Teachers (3 hours)
  • SPED 8350 Curriculum Development and Adaptation for Children from Birth to Eight Years of Age Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3 hours)
  • TED 8260 Curriculum Development and Implementation in Early Childhood Education (3 hours); or
  • TED8220 Play as a Learning Medium in Early Childhood Education (3 hours), OR TED 8296 Learning Materials in Early Childhood Education (3 hours).

Omaha Hearing School for Children

The coursework for the certificate would be offered in conjunction with the Omaha Hearing School for Children, a nationally recognized and state accredited/approved school providing auditory-oral education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth through third grade. OHS is the only school in Nebraska that provides auditory-oral education. The staff and administration at the school have over 100 years combined experience in auditory-oral education. Furthermore the school is part of an international network of schools and centers that specialize in auditory-oral education.

last updated: 10/31/2011 at 10:02pm