Teacher Education Major
Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
The Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher Preparation Program is housed in the Theory and Practice in Teacher Education Department (TPTE). Since 1937 our program has prepared University students to teach children and youth who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH). Upon completion of the requirements for a Bachelor's Degree in Education and the teaching Internship (5th year) students will be licensed to teach D/HH students kindergarten through 12th grade in the state of Tennessee. Because our program is Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) accredited students also qualify for CED national certification.
Through course work, seminars, practica experiences, and internships, students can earn either a B.S. in Education, an M.S. in Teacher Education.
The teacher preparation program includes emphases on:
- assessment and instructional intervention for D/HH students
- curriculum methods for D/HH students
- language development of D/HH students
- auditory training for D/HH students
- teaching reading to D/HH students
- American Sign Language(ASL) and Deaf culture
Teacher Licensure
Students may seek initial licensure or an endorsement in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing through the TPTE Department. Requirements will vary based on a student's previous academic work. Students can obtain information and initial transcript evaluations through the College Student Services/Advising Center located in Claxton Complex, Room A332. The phone # is (865) 974-8194.
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Contact
Information
Education of the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing
A213 Jane and David Bailey Education Complex
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-3442
865-974-2321 (V/TDD)
865-974-4137 (Sorenson)
865-974-3522 (Fax)
deafness@gwmail.utk.edu
Contact CEHHS
335 Claxton Complex
1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
Phone: 865-974-2201
Fax: 865-974-8718