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Field and Clinical Experiences
As a teacher candidate in the Deaf and Hard of hearing program, you will learn about the design and performance of instruction through extensive field experiences in Deaf and Hard of Hearing classrooms. Hunter college’s rich tradition in teacher education is based on a commitment to preparing effective educators for the rewarding challenges of teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Upon graduation from Hunter’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing program, teacher candidates will not only be eligible for certification, but will also be thoroughly versed in the theories and practices of current teaching methods.
Coursework with Field Experience Requirements in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialization courses including cross categorical courses:
| Department And Course Number |
Course Title | Number of Field Experience Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 700 |
Issues and Practices in the Education of Students with Disabilities | 5 Hours |
| SPED 701 |
Assessment of Students with Disabilities | 15 Hours |
| SPED 702 | Classroom Management in Special Education and Inclusive Settings | 20 Hours |
| SPED 720 | American Sign Language 1 | 5 Hours |
| SPED 721 | American Sign Language 2 | 5 Hours |
| SPED 730 | Education of Students who are Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing | 10 Hours |
| SPED 731 | Reading & Writing Development for Students who are Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing: Methods | 15 Hours |
| SPED 733 | Math & Across-Curriculum Adaptations for Students who are Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing: Methods 2 | 15 Hours |
| SPED 735 | Speech Development and Remediation of Students who are Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing | 5 Hours |
| SPED 736 | Aural Rehabilitation of Students who are Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing | 5 Hours |
Field Experience and Student Teaching/Practicum Sites
Course instructor determines sites for field experiences and Student Teaching/Practicum. Sites include:
| Hearing Educational Services | Lexington School | Mill Neck Manor |
St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf |
| St. Francis School for the Deaf | New York School for the Deaf | Clarke School | Cleary School |
We also offer field experience observation via video conferencing
with the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, CT and Texas School
for the Deaf in Austin, TX.
