USAO Degrees 2002-04

Education of the Deaf

This program prepares individuals to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Graduates are eligible for certification by both the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Council on Education of the Deaf to teach deaf students in grades PK-12.

Bachelor of Science in Education of the Deaf

Required Professional Education Core (26 hours):

Course	Title	Hours Required
EDUC 2002	Orientation to Teaching	2
EDUC 2022	Education of the Exceptional Child	2
EDUC 2103	Human Development and Learning	3
EDUC 3102	Educational Psychology	2
EDUC 3343	Educational Media and Technology	3
EDUC 4305	Student Teaching in Elementary School	5
EDUC 4405	Student Teaching in Secondary School	5
EDUC 4452	Evaluation in Education	2
DFED 4412	Classroom Management	2

Required Core for Education of the Deaf (40 hours):

Course	Title	Hours Required
DFED 1102	Foundations I	2
DFED 1203	Foundations II	3
DFED 1213	American Sign Language I	3
DFED 2042	Practicum I	2
DFED 2113	American Sign Language II	3
DFED 2123	Language Development I	3
DFED 2133	Aural/Oral Communication I	3
DFED 2213	American Sign Language III	3
DFED 2232	Aural/Oral Communication II	2
DFED 3042	Practicum II	2
DFED 3112	American Sign Language IV	2
DFED 3123	Language Development II	3
DFED 3222	Language Development III	2
DFED 3254	Curriculum and Instruction I	4
DFED 4153	Curriculum and Instruction II	3

Specialization Component:
At least 20 hours from either elementary or secondary education.

Other required courses in addition to the general education requirements include: 2 hours of language arts electives, 9 hours of math electives, and 6 hours of science electives.

COURSE LISTINGS in EDUCATION of the DEAF

1102 FOUNDATIONS I

Overview of philosophical, historical, and cultural aspects of deafness and deaf education. 2 hours.

1203 FOUNDATIONS II

Continuation of DFED 1102. 3 hours Prerequisite: DFED 1102.

1213 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I

Study of the basic grammar and vocabulary of American Sign Language (ASL); geared toward the beginning sign language student with little or no exposure to sign language. 3 hours.

2042 PRACTICUM I

Scheduled and supervised observation in a classroom of deaf and/or hard-of-hearing students (75 clock-hours minimum). 2 hours.

2113 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II

Continuation of DFED 1213: study of the physical components of ASL, including facial expressions, directional cues, and spatial location associated with ASL grammar. Completion of this course with a "C" or above satisfies the requirement of "exhibiting competency in a foreign language at the novice high level" for an Oklahoma teaching certificate. 3 hours. Prerequisite: DFED 1213 or equivalent.

2123 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT I

Study of English language (linguistic), acquisition and use of language (psycholinguistics), and implications for the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing infants, children, and youth. 3 hours.

2133 AURAL/ORAL COMMUNICATION I

Study of components, processes, and principles of aural-oral communication, including methods of assessing and developing aural-oral abilities in deaf and hard-of-hearing in infants, children, and youth. 3 hours.

2213 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III

Advanced course in ASL: study of cultural aspect of communication in ASL with emphasis on conversational ASL. 3 hours. Prerequisite: DFED 1213, DFED 2113, or equivalent.

2232 AURAL/ORAL COMMUNICATION II

Continuation of DFED 2133. 3 hours. Prerequisite: DFED 2133.

2880 SPECIAL TOPICS

Special topics in education of the deaf. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

2900 WORKSHOP

Related topics and problems in education of the deaf. 1-3 hours.

2990 TUTORIAL

Independent study in education of the deaf under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).

3042 PRACTICUM II

Scheduled and supervised observation and participation in a classroom for deaf and/or hard-of-hearing students (75 clock-hours minimum). 2 hours.

3112 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV

Capstone course in ASL with emphasis on expressive and receptive skills demonstrative through various projects; students should have advanced skills in ASL grammar, cultural behaviors, and conversational skills. 2 hours. Prerequisites: DFED 1213, DFED 2113, DEFD 2213, or equivalents.

3123 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT II

Study of factors that influence acquisition of receptive and expressive language abilities in pre-primary and school-age deaf children and of principles, methods, and techniques that may facilitate language acquisition process. 3 hours. Prerequisite: DFED 2123.

3222 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT III

Continuation of DFED 3123, with emphasis on development of secondary-level literacy skills. 2 hours. Prerequisites: DFED 2123 and DFED 3123.

3254 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION I

Study and application of principles and methods of planning and implementing appropriate and effective educational programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. 4 hours. Prerequisites: DFED 3123, DFED 3222, and admission to Teacher Education.

4153 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION II

Continuation of DFED 3254. 3 hours. Prerequisites: DFED 3123, DFED 3222, DFED 3254, and admission to Teacher Education.

4412 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Study of traditional and current theories of classroom management, focusing on practical application of such theories with deaf children. 2 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education and approval to student teach. Co-requisites: EDUC 4305 and EDUC 4405.

4880 SPECIAL TOPICS

Special topics in education of the deaf. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

4900 WORKSHOP

Related topics and problems in education of the deaf. 1-3 hours.

4990 TUTORIAL

Independent study in education of the deaf under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).