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Deaf Education

The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the 海角社区. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.

The Deaf Education major is a comprehensive program approved by the FLDOE and undergoing reaccreditation by the Council on the Education of the Deaf (CED). The 海角社区Deaf Education program prepares teacher candidates to be prepared for the diverse nature of students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). The program's philosophy is to respect and address diversity within the field by ensuring that all graduates are well-prepared and equipped for the challenges of educating all students with hearing loss. Visit the Deaf Education Program webpage for additional information.

Career Planning
Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. 海角社区offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services and resources. First-Year and Exploratory students should visit the webpage and Sophomore or higher level students with a declared COEHS major should visit the Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS).

Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.

Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.

  • Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies 海角社区general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc). Deaf Education majors are encouraged to take MAC1105 College Algebra, STA2023 Elementary Statistics and/or MGF 1113 Math for Teachers I to prepare for the General Knowledge (GK) Test and to satisfy General Education/Gordon Rule Mathematics requirements.
  • When selecting a free elective credit it is recommended to take EDF2085 Intro to Diversity Educators.
  • Visit the Department of Exceptional Student, Deaf and Interpreter Education webpage for faculty contact names, additional information and for a complete list of Deaf Education prerequisites. Students are encouraged to speak with College of Education faculty directly regarding questions about the teaching profession.
  • Admission into the College of Education and Human Services requires a minimum of 60 semester hours or a state of Florida AA degree with a grade point average of 2.50 or better, completion of program prerequisites and passing scores on all four parts of the General Knowledge (GK) test prior to 90 credit hours. Program admission requires a decision by a college administrator or faculty member. Find specific admission criteria for this program on your Degree Evaluation, college website, university catalog or consult your academic advisor.
  • For more information visit the Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) webpage.
  • A minimum grade of "C" is required in all course work earned for the Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE).
  • Students must maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.50 or better for each semester they are enrolled in a teacher education program.
  • A level 2 background check (including fingerprints) done and verified by the school district in which the field/clinical experiences will be completed is required prior to the assignment of any student to a field/clinical experience. Students not cleared by the school district will not be permitted access to schools.
  • Passing the Professional Education and Subject Area exams of the Florida Teachers Certification Exam (FTCE) is required for completion of internship and graduation.
  • Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2010, AMH 2020, or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
  • A minimum of 120 semester hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree.

Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15

Schedule Credit Hours
IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar OR ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose 3
EDF1005 Intro to Teaching Profession (Program Prerequisite) 3
ASL2140 American Sign Language I (Program Prerequisite) 4
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 
(When selecting a math course, Math for Teachers I, College Algebra, or Elementary Statistics is recommended)
3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Total Hours: 16

Mile Marker(s)
ASL2140 American Sign Language I Minimum Grade C

Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30

Schedule Credit Hours
ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose OR IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar
(Select the course not taken in Term 1)
3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
ASL2150 American Sign Language II (Program Prerequisite) 4
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 
(When selecting a math course, Math for Teachers I, College Algebra, or Elementary Statistics is recommended)
3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Total Hours: 16

Mile Marker(s)
ASL2150 American Sign Language II Minimum Grade C
EDF1005 Intro to Teaching Profession Minimum Grade C

Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a second Gen Ed Written Communication Course
(See Degree Evaluation)
3
Select a Free Elective Course (Recommend ASL3435 Fingerspelling/Numbers in ASL OR EME2040 Intro to Technology for Educators) 3
ASL4131 American Sign Language III (Program Prerequisite) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
ASL4131 American Sign Language III Minimum Grade C

Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a Free Elective Course
(Recommend ASL4211 American Sign Language IV OR ASL3435 Fingerspelling/ Numbers in ASL if not previously taken)
3
Select a Free Elective Courses, if needed to meet 60 hours 4
Total Hours: 13

Mile Marker(s)
General Education Requirements
Gordon Rule Requirement

Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75

Schedule Credit Hours
LAE3210 Foundations of Literacy 3
TSL3080 ESOL Foundations: Culture/Lang 3
EHD4311 Psychology & Education Deaf 3
EHD3941 Deaf Ed Field Practicum I 3
Total Hours: 12

Mile Marker(s)
LAE3210 Foundations of Literacy Minimum Grade C
TSL3080 ESOL Foundations: Culture/Lang Minimum Grade C
EHD4311 Psychology & Education Deaf Minimum Grade C
EHD3941 Deaf Ed Field Practicum I Minimum Grade C
Civic Literacy Requirement

Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90

Schedule Credit Hours
EHD4940 Deaf Ed. Field Practicum II 3
EHD4245 Lang. & Lit for DHH Students 3
TSL4340 TESOL Methods and Curriculum 3
EHD4013 Deafness and Diversity 3
LAE3211 Literacy Instruct and Assessmt 3
Total Hours: 15
NOTE: Take General Knowledge (GK) Test. Submit test score results to COEHS Advising Office.

Mile Marker(s)
EHD4940 Deaf Ed. Field Practicum II Minimum Grade C
EHD4245 Lang. & Lit for DHH Students Minimum Grade C
TSL4340 TESOL Methods and Curriculum Minimum Grade C
EHD4013 Deafness and Diversity Minimum Grade C
LAE3211 Literacy Instruct and Assessmt Minimum Grade C

Summer 3

Schedule Credit Hours
EHD4261 Audiology Speech Science 3
ASL4205 Teaching Bilingual DHH Student 3
Total Hours: 6

Mile Marker(s)
EHD4261 Audiology Speech Science Minimum Grade C
ASL4205 Teaching Bilingual DHH Student Minimum Grade C

Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105

Schedule Credit Hours
EEX4604 Clsrm and Beh Mgmt 3
EHD4263 Teaching LSL DHH Student 3
EHD4290 Diff Literacy DHH 3
EHD4291 Curriculum & Instr. for DHH 3
EHD4270 Deaf Ed Prac III 3
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
EEX4604 Clsrm and Beh Mgmt Minimum Grade C
EHD4263 Teaching LSL DHH Student Minimum Grade C
EHD4290 Diff Literacy DHH Minimum Grade C
EHD4291 Curriculum & Instr. for DHH Minimum Grade C
EHD4270 Deaf Ed Prac III Minimum Grade C
Professional Education Test (083) – FTCE
Deaf or Hard of Hearing K–12 (020) – FTCE

Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120

Schedule Credit Hours
EHD4944 Deaf Education Internship 9
EHD4942 Deaf Ed Literacy Practicum 3
Total Hours: 12

Total Program Hours:

120

 

The Osprey Map is not a contract between the 海角社区 and the student. It should be used as a general guide for the purpose of meeting requirements and constructing course schedules. The Map may be altered periodically to meet the objectives of the academic program or the university.