Bachelor of Science in Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Program Description
A Bachelor of Science in Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Nevada State College affords students the opportunity to develop insight and genuine appreciation for culture, contributions, and contemporary issues of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This program offers a full range of courses detailing the history, education, literature, culture, and language of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students will explore the issues and practices surrounding Total Communication. Competence in American Sign Language (ASL) will be required of all students graduating from the program. A bilingual/bicultural philosophy is applied in preparation of personnel to work with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The Bachelor of Science in Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing is primarily designed to prepare students to be teachers of students, ages 3-21 who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science from Nevada State College in Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing will have received extensive exposure and preparation to teach general education curriculum to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
 

Curriculum

  1. College Core Curriculum (36-39 credits)

    1. English (3-6 credits)
      1. ENG 101 - Composition I....................................................................................... 3
      2. ENG 102 - Composition II...................................................................................... 3

        3. Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101

    2. Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)
      1. CEP 121 - Introduction to the College Experience.....................................................1
      2. CEP 122 - Enhancing Academic Success...............................................................1

    3. Mathematics (3 credits) - Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum.

    4. Natural Sciences (7 credits)
      1. BIOL 100 - General Biology for Non-Majors...............................................................4
      2. AST 103 - Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System...............................................3

    5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
      1. PSY 101 - General Psychology...............................................................................3

    6. Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

    7. Humanities (6 credits)
      1. COM 101 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication............................................... 3
      2. Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum ............................................ 3

    8. Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
    9. Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits)
      1. CBL 400 - COmmunity Based Learing Capstone.......................................................3

  2. Major Requirements (85 credits)
    1. AM 145 - American Sign Language I..................................................................................4
    2. AM 146 - American Sign Language II.................................................................................4
    3. AM 147 - American Sign Language III................................................................................4
    4. AM 148 - American Sign Language IV................................................................................4
    5. EDU 203 - Introduction to Special Education.......................................................................3
    6. EDHH 300 - Teaching Mathematics to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Student I..........................3
    7. EDHH 301 - Teaching Mathematics to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Student II.........................3
    8. EDHH 302 - Teaching Mathematics to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Student III........................3
    9. EDHH 303 - Teaching Mathematics to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Student IV........................3
    10. EDHH 304 - Classroom Management for Deaf & Hard of Hearing..........................................3
    11. EDHH 305 - American Deaf Culture...................................................................................3
    12. EDHH 400 - Literacy Instruction for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing I..........................................3
    13. EDHH 401 - Literacy Instruction for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing II..........................................3
    14. EDHH 402 - Literacy Instruction for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing III.........................................3
    15. EDHH 403 - Literacy Instruction for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing IV.........................................3
    16. EDHH 404 - Technology in Classroom with Students who are Deaf & Hard of Hearing............3
    17. EDHH 405 - Teaching Earth Science for Students who are Deaf & Hard of Hearing.................3
    18. EDHH 406 - Teaching Social Sciences for Students who are Deaf & Hard of Hearing..............3
    19. EDHH 407 - Simultaneous Communication.........................................................................3
    20. EDHH 408 - Special Topics...............................................................................................3
    21. EDHH 483 - Supervised Student Teaching..........................................................................12
    22. PSY 307 - Principles of Educational Psychology.................................................................3
    23. PSY 430 - Developmental Psychology:Infancy to Childhood..................................................3
    24. SPA 362 - Introduction to Audiology...................................................................................3
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Education of Deaf & Hard of Hearing degree
College Core Requirements............................................ 36-39
Major Requirements....................................................... 85
Electives........................................................................ 3-6
Total Credits................................................................. 128