Overview

One of only a few in the southeastern United States, the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program offered at Eastern Kentucky University is preparing teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing.

Why Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing?

EKU's Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program is nationally accredited.

Earn two teaching certificates --one in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and one in elementary or middle grades with a content emphasis.

Program includes extensive, supervised school-based field experiences including a semester-long practicum experience at Kentucky School for the Deaf

Your Kentucky teaching certificate is easily transferred to other states (some additional requirements may be needed).

EKU prepares highly qualified teachers.

Faculty have K-12 teaching experience and are active scholars in state and national education

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

Recent graduates are employed across the nation in private and public schools as well as school for the deaf.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development & Learning

Behavior Management

Phonetics

Anatomy & Physio of Sp/Hrg Mechanism

Language Disorders: Assessment

Clinical Audiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out the free online application. Students must indicate the major they wish to pursue in order for an I-20 to be issued.
Submit a copy of your valid passport
Submit transcripts:

Complete secondary school records reflecting a cumulative grade of 75% (2.5 GPA equivalent) or higher.

Submit an official copy of your high school diploma or graduation certificate (if applicable).
Provide a declaration of finances - A Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) will not be authorized until financial verification is received. Providing false information may jeopardize visa status and result in the University revoking acceptance. U.S. immigration law requires international students to prove they have funds available for their educational and living expenses.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Out-of-State

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10440 USD / year

≈ 10440 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing?

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

Scholarships Information

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