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美国手语教学

的 Master's program in 美国手语教学 (T美国手语) provides you with the approaches 和 methods needed to teach American Sign Language (美国手语) as a foreign / modern / world language to language learners.

T美国手语 is for native or near-native 美国手语 users. Developing your 美国手语 proficiency is not the goal of T美国手语.

T美国手语概述 

UNC's 扩展校园 offers two degree options in Teaching American Sign Language.

As a T美国手语 student, you will select one of the two degree options. 这两个学位 all of the same T美国手语 课程.

" "If you select the MA:世界语言 Licensure degree, you will take four (4) additional 课程. 

IOC, female T美国手语 student in class

的se additional 课程 meet the requirements by the Colorado Department 的教育 to teach in K-12 settings. You will obtain your Colorado teaching license at the end of this program which may be accepted by other states.

硕士学位

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完成时间

18 months / 5 consecutive semesters
(夏季开始)

交货方法

在线=坠落 & 春季学期
Hybrid = 夏天 semesters
M和atory summer residential session

总学分

30学分
课程描述

# of Courses Per Semester

2 课程 per semester
6学分

Practicum Experiences

春天: 实习我 = 300小时
秋天: 实习我I = 300小时

等级要求

B(85%)或更好
3.0累积绩点

Program Requirements for Graduation

实习我 & II
投资组合
研究项目

Application Due Date

November 1 (Priority)
January 31 (St和ard)
Application Information

MA:世界语言 许可程度

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完成时间

18 months / 5 consecutive semesters
(夏季开始)

交货方法

在线=坠落 & 春季学期
Hybrid = 夏天 semesters
M和atory summer residential session

总学分

42学分
课程描述

# of Courses Per Semester

2-3 课程 per semester
6 - 9学分

Practicum Experiences

春天: 实习我 = 400小时
秋天: 实习我I = 400小时

等级要求

B(85%)或更好
3.0累积绩点

Program Requirements for Graduation

实习我 & II
投资组合
研究项目

Application Due Date

November 1 (Priority)
January 31 (St和ard)
Application Information

T美国手语的具体内容

  • 课程交付 & 成本

    夏季学期

    Your 课程 will be hybrid.

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    一半的在线 & 一半面对面

    秋天 & 春季学期

    Your 课程 will be online.

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    所有在线

    All of your 课程 will be structured with assignments 和 due dates. Canvas is UNC's learning management system 和 is the main way you will access course content. 访问 扩展校园 to learn more about the technical requirements of an online program.  

    " "的 in-person part of T美国手语 is required. 的 summer residential session establishes a foundation of knowledge 和 skills that you will build upon in the following semesters.

    " "访问 扩展校园 学费. 

  • 课程顺序

    " "As a T美国手语 student, you will complete the required 课程 in the following sequence.

    Complete an Online 取向
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    5 - 6月3周

    1st Semester - 夏天
    M和atory residential session

    T美国手语 501
    First 和 Second Language Acquisition in 美国手语 (3 credits)

    T美国手语 505
    Teaching Deaf Community, Culture, 和 美国手语 Literature (3)

    If you select T美国手语 with Licensure, you will also take

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    法国电力公司(EDF) 500
    Conceptions of Schooling (3)

    第二学期-秋季

    T美国手语 502
    美国手语 Teaching Methods (3 credits)

    T美国手语 503
    美国手语 Assessment 和 Testing (3)

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    EDSE 511 Learning Environments 和 Cultural Considerations (3)

    3rd Semester - 春天

    T美国手语 511
    美国手语 Linguistics (3 credits)

    T美国手语 593
    Practicum for 美国手语 Teaching I (3)

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    ECLD 523
    Academic Language / Literacy Development for Diverse Learners in School Settings (3)

    4th Semester - 夏天
    M和atory residential session

    T美国手语 504
    美国手语 Curriculum Development 和 Design (3 credits)

    T美国手语 506
    Contemporary Professional Issues in 美国手语教学 (3)

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    500
    Educational Psychology for Teachers (3)

    第五学期-秋季

    T美国手语 600
    美国手语 研究生 研究 (3 credits)

    T美国手语 594
    Practicum for 美国手语 Teaching II (3)

    " "Any changes to the typical course study will come from the T美国手语 advisor.  

  • 夏天 Residential Session

    As a T美国手语 student, you will take a six week hybrid semester each summer.

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    Begin 课程 online

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    Continue 课程 on UNC campus

    3 week residential session
    通常在七月
    Classes on weekdays (8:00-5:00)
    每天 & 周末作业

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    Finish 课程 online

    " " You will be provided information (i.e., dates, room, dining, etc.) to plan your residential 每年夏天一次. 

    " "夏天 Residential Session housing costs approximately $1,300 for students who stay in UNC's residence halls. Meals are an additional cost. Meal plans can be purchased.

    的 summer session creates a community of Deaf 和 hearing students from the 美国手语-English Interpretation 和 T美国手语 programs. 

  • Practicum Experience

    During your T美国手语 program, you will be required to complete two practicum experiences to receive your degree.

    实习我 - Observing

    在tasl593期间
    3rd Semester (春天)

    硕士学位 " " = 300小时

    MA:世界语言 许可程度 " " = 400小时
    (200+ hours in K-12 settings)

    实习我I - Teaching

    在T美国手语 594期间
    第五学期(秋季)

    硕士学位 " " = 300小时

    MA:世界语言 许可程度 " " = 400小时
    (200+ hours in K-12 settings)

    " " You should anticipate your practicum site might require you to submit a criminal 背景调查.  

    " " You are responsible for locating 和 securing the two practicum experience in your 当地.

    If a local practicum experience is unavailable, the T美国手语 program will support 和 assist you in finding local practicum experiences. 

    " " When you 和 the T美国手语 program cannot locate a practicum experience in your local area, you may need to travel or relocate.

    You are responsible for expenses you may incur, including but not limited to travel, room 和 board, meals, personal expenses, 和 so on.  

    " " 的 美国手语IS Department does offer practicum experiences at the Greeley campus only for face-to-face 课程 (if available). 

  • Language of Instruction

    T美国手语 uses a bilingual approach. Course content uses different modes of communication (美国手语, PSE, 和 written English) by Deaf 和 hearing instructors through different forms of media.

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    的refore, you must be proficient in 美国手语 (native or near-native user) prior to applying.

  • 研究生 Teaching Assistantship (GTA)

    Two paid graduate teaching assistantship (GTA) positions are available to T美国手语的学生: 语言的助理夏天 Student Ambassador.

    " " 语言的助理

    Application period is summer with the 语言的助理 position starting in the 秋天.

    资格

    • Experience teaching or tutoring 美国手语 和 ability to effectively work with undergraduate 美国手语的学生.
    • Know or able to learn Google Drive/Docs, SharePoint, Microsoft Outlook 日历, Teams, 和缩放.

    职责

    • 导师 美国手语 I-IV students, take students attendance, 和 attend monthly staff meetings.
    • Communicate with 语言的助理 协调员 和 Course Instructors, carry out lesson plans provided by the instructors.

    每周工作时间
    秋天 & 春天

    助学金

    学费

    每周5小时

    • 1小时准备
    • 4 hours of tutoring

    $3,587

    $3,905.16
    (up to 3 credits per year)

    每周10小时

    $7,174

    $6,508.60
    (up to 5 credits per year)

    每周15小时

    $10,761

    $6,508.60
    (up to 5 credits per year)

    每周20小时

    $14,348

    $13,017.20
    (up to 10 credits per year)

    " " 我准备好申请了!

    " " 夏天 Student Ambassador

    Application period is spring with the 夏天 Student Ambassador position starting 在夏天.

    资格

    • Great communication 和 people skills, strong leadership, 和 a good planner.
    • Critical thinking, decision making, 和 problem solving.
    • Strong conflict-resolution skills.

    职责

    • Attend summer planning meetings during spring 和 communicate with T美国手语 coordinator.
    • Host summer orientation, assist incoordination of guest speakers, 和 lead activities.
    • Help with campus check-in on the Sunday prior to summer session.
    • 带领校园参观.

    每周工作时间
    春天 & 夏天

    助学金

    学费

    共28小时

    • 8 hours total for all-day orientation 和 campus tour
    • Up to 10 hours summer planning 和 attend biweekly meetings
    • Up to 8 hours helping with checking 和 moving in the dorm

    $1,000

    $1,836
    (up to 3 credits per year)

    " " 我准备好申请了!

    侠盗猎车手过程:

    在线申请

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    Coming Soon - Application for a GTA position.
    Let your personality shine in the essay portion.

    Application deadlines: Emailed by T美国手语 协调员 

    变焦的采访

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    30-minute interview to show why
    you are a good fit for the position.

    Professional attire requested.

    如果被雇佣...

    GTA Training via Zoom

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    45-minute m和atory training
    to help you learn about your duties, work schedule, payroll, 和 to ask questions

  • T美国手语结果 & 美国手语TA认证

    " "Upon graduation, you will be prepared to teach 美国手语

    In a variety of roles

    美国手语老师
    导师
    专家

    To varying age groups

    小学
    二次
    中学后

    In a variety of settings

    Deaf studies programs
    Interpreter education programs
    St和alone language 课程

    American Sign Language Teachers Association (美国手语TA) is a professional organization with a mission to perpetuate, preserve, 和 promote 美国手语 和 Deaf Culture through excellence in teaching. 美国手语TA has recognized T美国手语's defined exit competencies which ensure graduates have acquired the pedagogical framework to teach 美国手语 as a foreign/modern language in numerous settings.

    A Memor和um of Agreement has been ratified between 美国手语TA, UNC, 和 the T美国手语 program.

    " "As a T美国手语 graduate, you will receive a 1-year free complimentary membership as a certified 美国手语TA成员. 的re is an approximately $22 processing fee to issue your certificate. 

申请 T美国手语 Program

Become a UNC Student

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申请 研究生院

For Academic Program of Interest, choose either...
硕士学位或
MA:世界语言 许可程度

GRE scores are not required.

Submit Supplemental Items

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在你的 小熊应用简介,

  1. Initiate requests for two (2) letters of recommendation from supervisors/teachers who can attest to your academic potential 和 abilities, 
  2. Add a 1-2 page describing your statement of goals, &
  3. 提交美国手语PI分数*

Show Language Proficiency

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Demonstrate native / near-native 美国手语 & English proficiency.

T美国手语 Program offers language proficiency screenings for a fee. 放映必须是 completed by January.

Email the T美国手语 协调员 to request information. 检查 工作人员 & 教师 page for contact email.

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*While the 美国手语PI is not a requirement for admission consideration to the program, submitting these scores is an opportunity for you to present additional evidence of T美国手语准备. T美国手语's Admission Review Committee is dedicated to the practice of conducting holistic evaluations of all admission materials submitted as part of 您的文件.

" " UNC 研究生 School will send a letter of acceptance in February-March.

After which, you will be contacted by a T美国手语 team member about initial cohort advising, orientation, 和 details about beginning the program 在夏天.