TDHH 4301 - Foundations of Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Three credit hours.

This foundations course is a broad‐based introductory course to the profession of teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing. This course articulates the historical background, philosophical approaches, and current trends, problems, and issues in the education of the deaf and hard of hearing. An overview of the psychological, emotional, and educational problems of the deaf and hard of hearing is included. Knowledge of contemporary educational processes and programs for deaf or hard of hearing infants, children, and adolescents are incorporated into the course content. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as TDHH 5301.