Master of Science in Secondary Education

Contact

Patrick J. Graham
Deaf Education Chairperson
pjgnmp@rit.edu

Eileen Todesco
Senior Staff Assistant
585-491-9902
ehtncd@rit.edu

Overview

The Department of Deaf Education houses the Master of Science program in deaf education. The degree program is designed for students with a passion for teaching Pre-K-12^th grade deaf and hard-of-hearing learners. The curriculum is taught by renowned faculty at RIT, one of the most innovative campuses in the world, and prepares teachers and leaders to be effective and ethical practitioners in deaf education.

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Rochester Institute of Technology's MSSE program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED).

Reporting outcomes and student achievement data is available for review.

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Degrees and Programs

Learn to teach deaf students and earn dual New York State (NYS) certifications in deaf education and in a secondary subject area.

Learn more about the program

Student Spotlights

Megan Gonzalez

Applied Liberal Arts / Applied Arts and Sciences / Secondary Education of Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

My time at RIT allowed me to meet other deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, which was not an opportunity that I had often when I was growing up. I was able to explore my Deaf identity and learn American Sign Language freely, without judgment or anxiety because others around me were doing the same.

Lia Horyczun

Criminal Justice / Secondary Education of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

I wanted to become a teacher of the deaf so I could provide a quality education in the most accessible manner for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Affordable Choice

When you study in the MSSE program, you receive a substantially reduced tuition rate. Because RIT receives federal support, you will pay less than one-half of RIT's regular tuition. Visit the graduate tuition and fees page, and click on "Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing NTID-Supported Students" for more information.

Students who are interested in applying for financial assistance need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. International students should contact the NTID Office of Admissions for additional information. Questions related to the program, including scholarship opportunities, should be directed to the NTID Office of Admissions.