Overview

Coursework includes American Sign Language, deaf culture, and methods and techniques used to teach students who are deaf/hard of hearing, K-12. You will also complete coursework that leads to a license in mild interventions, K-6.

In addition to rigorous academics, the Exceptional Needs - Deaf Education program at Ball State University emphasizes real-world field experience at the Indiana School for the Deaf, local schools, and community agencies. The program culminates in a student teaching experience in two different settings.

What You Will Learn

You will study American Sign Language, teaching methods and techniques for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, deaf culture, and deafness. Course work in mild interventions (elementary-level) is also required as a part of our comprehensive program.

You will also:

learn adaptive technology
study audiology and language methods for deaf persons
gain an understanding of the psychology of deafness

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classroom Management

Assessment in Special Education

Student Teaching: Mild Disabilities

American Sign Language

Deaf Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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General requirements

Admission criteria include the strength of your high school curriculum and your performance, curricular patterns, and if your grade trends in academic courses were positive and consistent.
SAT AND/OR ACT Scores and English Proficiency Standards

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27496 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27496 USD / year

≈ 27496 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8948 USD / year

≈ 8948 USD / year

Living costs

Muncie

United States

876 - 1417 USD / month

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What You Will Learn

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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