Graduate Certificate in Literacy in Deaf Education
The Graduate Certificate in Literacy in Deaf Education offers a focused and practical course of study for current teachers and professionals who want to enhance their expertise in literacy instruction tailored to the unique needs of Deaf students. The program blends theoretical foundations with hands-on learning, including opportunities to examine real classroom challenges and collaborate with fellow educators. All courses can be completed either in person or online.
Learning Outcomes
- Deliver evidence-based literacy instruction for Deaf students in both ASL and English.
- Design and adapt curricula and assessments to meet diverse bilingual language and literacy needs.
- Create inclusive, language-rich environments that foster literacy development in ASL and English.
- Collaborate with families and professionals to support bilingual literacy.
Requirements
Required Courses
- WED DE 501 Professional Seminar in Deaf Education (2 units)
- WED DE 503 Instructional Methods: Content Areas (var units)
- WED DE 504 Instructional Methods: Literacy (var units)
Electives (choose 2 courses)
- WED DE 506 Teaching and Creating ASL Literature (4 units)
- WED DE 531 Language Acquisition in Deaf Children (4 units)
- WED DE 535 Teaching ASL as a First Language (4 units)
Additional Information
This program is part-time only. Program start dates are September and January. The certificate is stackable, and students interested in pursuing further study can transfer up units to the EdM.
Admissions Information
For information about the admission process, please visit the graduate certificate admissions section on Wheelock’s website.
