Fresno State Deaf Education Graduate School Educational Plan
Graduate Student Name_______________________________________________ Student ID: _________________________
M.A. in Deaf Education and Preliminary DHH Credential
| Year 1 First Semester | Course | Units | Semester of Completion or Semester will Complete Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSDS 201 | Supporting Families w/DHH Children | 3 | |
| CSDS 203 | Graduate Studies and Research Methods in Deaf Education | 3 | |
| CSDS 188T | Foundations A | 3 | |
| CSDS 260 | Practicum in DHH Classroom [100 hours] | 3 | |
| Year 1 Second Semester | Course | Units | Semester of Completion or Semester will Complete Course |
| CSDS 206 | Audiology for Teachers of DHH Students | 3 | |
| CSDS 255 | Assessment of DHH Students | 3 | |
| CSDS 188T | Foundations B | 3 | |
| CSDS 260 | Practicum in DHH Classroom [100 hours] | 3 | |
| Year 2 Third Semester | Course | Units | Semester of Completion or Semester will Complete Course |
| CSDS 262 | Spoken Language Development of D/HH Students | 3 | |
| CSDS 263 | Language Development and Instruction for D/HH Students | 3 | |
| CSDS 264 | Curriculum and Instruction for D/HH Students | 3 | |
| CSDS 188T | Foundations C | 3 | |
| CSDS 258 (or) |
Student Teaching: Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 12 | |
| CSDS 268 | Externship with DHH Children and Youth | 12 |
Program
- All candidates are encouraged to meet with an advisor when planning their professional preparation program.
- The credential program coursework must be taken in the order of the above listed phases. For example, all courses in Year 1 must be completed prior to beginning Year 2. Part-time teacher candidates must complete coursework in the order of the Years.
- A 3.00 overall GPA must be maintained in credential coursework, with no grade lower than a ‘C’.
Notes
- Teacher candidates requesting to take more than 18 units must first consult an academic advisor. They must also have signed permission from the Deaf Education Program Coordinator.
- In order to apply to the state for your preliminary credential you must first pass the RICA exam and obtain CPR certification.
- To clear the DHH credential you will be required to complete an Induction Program as advised by your employing district.
- All credential coursework must be completed no more than ten (10) years prior to applying to the state for your preliminary credential.
- A passing score on the (CSET) must be presented for California certification within ten (10) years of the test date on which the score was earned.
Program Coordinator’s Signature_____________________________________________Date_____________
Graduate Student’s Signature________________________________________________ Date_____________
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