{"id":68032,"date":"2023-06-09T21:46:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-10T01:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-program-page&p=68032"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:51:49","slug":"edm-in-deaf-education","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/degree-program\/deaf-studies-2\/edm-in-deaf-education\/","title":{"rendered":"EdM in Deaf Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The EdM in Deaf Education prepares deaf educators using a multilingual ASL\/English approach. This master’s program in Deaf Education offers three concentrations to students interested in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education: Deaf Education licensure; Dual licensure with early childhood education or special education (teaching students with severe disabilities); and research, advocacy, and leadership (non-licensure). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whichever you concentration you choose, you’ll develop a strong foundation to support the learning and growth of Deaf children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Pathways and Field Experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Deaf Education master’s (EdM in Deaf Education) program can be taken fully in-person or in a hybrid format that allows students to take courses synchronously. However, there are required in-person components to the licensure tracks. Students can enroll either full- or part-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deaf Education, licensure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Earn an initial Massachusetts teaching license in Deaf Education (PreK\u201312). Typically takes two years + one summer to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dual Licensure with Early Childhood Education or Special Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Earn a dual license in Deaf Education with either Early Childhood Education (PreK\u201312) or Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities (ages 3-23). Typically takes two years + one summer to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research, Leadership, and Advocacy (non-licensure) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Focus on research, advocacy, or leadership roles within Deaf Studies and Deaf Education. This option does not lead to teaching licensure and may be completed in one academic year. Note: Students applying for Fall 2025 who are interested in the EdM in Deaf Education, specialization in Research, Leadership & Advocacy should apply for the Language & Literacy Education EdM, specialization in ASL & Deaf Studies<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Field-Based Experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each semester, students in the master’s in Deaf Education have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a classroom in a different deaf school, for a total of five unique field experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I knew that pursuing my graduate degree here would not just prepare me professionally, but also empower me personally to become the kind of teacher who makes a lasting difference. I will always be grateful to BU Wheelock for providing the mentorship, training, and vision that helped me turn my passion into a clear, purposeful career.”<\/div>