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Best Online Master’s in Special Education Program
The IDEAS program is the only undergraduate program in the southeastern United States dedicated to advocating for and providing services to individuals who are Deaf, Deaf-blind, or hard of hearing.
Special Education
Join our Special Education Program to gain expertise in supporting school-age learners with mild to moderate disabilities. Learn about the latest trends, specialized teaching methods, collaboration strategies, positive behavior supports, and technology applications to enhance student education.
INTERPRETING, DEAF EDUCATION,
& ADVOCACY SERVICES (IDEAS)
Join our unique IDEAS major to specialize in Advocacy and Services for the Deaf, K–12 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Licensure, or Interpreter Preparation. Focus on the educational needs of deaf and hard of hearing children, emphasizing language acquisition, teaching methods, and communication modes. Be part of the only undergraduate program of its kind in the southeastern United States.
BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN (b-K)
This interdisciplinary program is co-administered by the Department of Specialized Education Services (SES) and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS). Experienced and committed faculty members from both departments teach, advise, and mentor students through this innovative course of study.
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