The Master of Science in Deaf Education is a (32 credit) program designed to provide candidates with research based pedagogy and methodology to become change agents providing instruction to Deafhard of hearing students in diverse academic settings. This program is in alignment with Idaho State University’s vision to ignite a passion for knowledge and discovery to create a better future for our students and the world. The Department of Teaching and Educational Studies seeks to graduate proficient and reflective educators who understand learners, content, and pedagogy. Displays the dispositions of professional action and moral commitments that support Deafhard of hearing students’ social, emotional, behavioral, language, and academic development.<br>Applies evidence-based professional and pedagogical knowledge that supports Deafhard of hearing students’ signed language development.<br>Applies evidence-based professional and pedagogical knowledge that supports Deafhard of hearing students’ literacy development.<br>Applies evidence-based professional and pedagogical knowledge that supports Deafhard of hearing students’ spoken language development (Deaf-centric approach)