Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Deaf Education Program at Utah State University offers teacher training in Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) as a pathway to earn a Master of Education degree and an educator license issued by the Utah State Board of Education. The LSL program utilizes family-centered, evidence-based practices in preparing teachers to meet the unique and individual needs of the children and families they serve.
Listening & Spoken Language M.Ed. Program
The Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) Deaf Education teacher training program at USU prepares students to earn a Master of Education degree and a Utah 0-5 Early Childhood Special Education Teaching License. The program provides graduate students with the knowledge and skills to provide family-centered services to young children who are deaf or hard of hearing to develop listening and spoken language.
Listening & Spoken Language Competencies Program
The Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) Competencies Program is for currently licensed teachers and speech-language pathologists to learn skills and strategies for serving children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This is a non-degree seeking program.
The COMDDE department offers options for students who wish to earn the ASL minor as well as a bachelor's degree in the ASL/English Interpreting Track.