The graduate certificate
This one-year, five-course sequence of study is aimed at increasing the number of personnel qualified to provide early intervention
for Illinois children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Upon completion candidates will have earned a Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Listening and Spoken Language Professional graduate certificate from Illinois State University as well as having completed the
necessary core knowledge competency areas needed to apply for the early intervention credential in Illinois.
Minimum admission criteria
Requirements include:
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university
• Current deaf education, speech and language, or audiology
certification/licensure in Illinois (or currently completing
licensure/certification)
Course schedule
Summer classes meet three days a week with online component.
July 2–August 2, 2012
• Document showing one year of successful teaching or related
service experience
• Evidence of disposition for advanced study
A maximum of 12 applicants will be accepted into the program this
year. Preference will be given to applicants who are bilingual, from
underrepresented populations, or from high-need geographic areas.
SED 402: Aural Habilitation for Young Children Who are
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
SED 404: Collaboration with Families and Professionals
Serving Young Children Who are Deaf and Hard
of Hearing
September 2012–May 2013
SED 498.01: Professional Practice in Deaf Education—
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Listening and
Spoken Language Professional
Locations
• Chicago
• Illinois State University, Normal
An individually designed course that requires
six Saturday seminars, professional practice
field observations, family centered home-based
practicum, and other projects as agreed upon
between student and instructor.
Tuition scholarships and stipends provided to accepted applicants.
Application process
1. Email Tracy Meehan at tmeehan@IllinoisState.edu.
2. Complete admission requirements for the ISU graduate program
and complete an admission portfolio to be submitted to the Special
Education Department. Materials for both requirements can be
downloaded from SpecialEducation.IllinoisState.edu/
certifications/dhhspecialist.shtml.
3. DEADLINE for receipt of all application materials:
April 13, 2012.
Request for more information
Summer 2013
SED 403: Developing Spoken Language Communication for
Young Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
SED 405: Listening and Spoken Language Methods for Young
Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
name
address
city
Send to:
state
Illinois State University
ATTN: Maribeth Lartz
Department of Special Education
Campus Box 5910
Normal, IL 61790-5910
email
place of employment/contact
type of degree
college or university
zip
Illinois State University
ATTN: Maribeth Lartz
Department of Special Education
Campus Box 5910
Normal, IL 61790-5910
Department of Special Education
Campus Box 5910
Normal, IL 61790-5910
Graduate Certificate Program: Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Listening and Spoken Language Professional
Maximizing auditory and spoken language development
in young children with hearing loss
Beginning July 2012
Supported by a grant from the United States Department of Education: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (H325K100134)