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M.A.T. in Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education (online)

 

Program Coordinator
  
Admission Terms/Deadlines
  
Click here to download a printable version of the M.A.T. Deaf & Hard of Hearing admission information.
Dr. Nanci Scheetz   Fall Semester: July 15  
Email: nascheetz@valdosta.edu   Spring Semester: November 15  

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Phone: 229-333-5611 Summer Semester: April 15
   

Admission Requirements

Required Documents

Admission Requirements

Online Graduate Application

One Official Transcript from each institution where you have previously enrolled (undergraduate and graduate).

(Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at VSU will be obtained by the Graduate School.)
  • Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally- accredited institution.
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 Scale. GPA will be calculated on all attempted undergraduate coursework in which a letter grade was awarded.

Official Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) -or- Official Scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

www.gre.org

www.milleranalogies.com

  • Minimum GRE Requirements:
    • 750 overall (Verbal score plus either Quantitative score or Analytical score) with a Verbal score no less than 350.
  • Minimum MAT Requirement: 375

VSU Medical Form

Link to Page 1 of Medical Form

Link to Page 2 of Medical Form
  • The form must be completed and signed by the student/applicant.
  • This form must be received prior to enrollment, NOT prior to admission.
  • Applicants who are currently enrolled, and those who attended VSU in the past, are not required to resubmit the Medical Form

Verification of Lawful Presence

(Effective Fall 2011 for applicants who believe they qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.)
  • This is not required for individuals who do not qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.
  • This must be received prior to enrollment (if applicable), NOT prior to admission.
  • Citizenship documentation is needed for any applicant who wishes to be considered for in-state tuition.
  • For a complete list of accepted documents and information on residency, please visit http://www.valdosta.edu/gradschool/residency.shtml.
Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to ensure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.

International Applicants

The M.A.T. program is fully online. Due to Homeland Security guidelines, student visas cannot be issued for fully online programs.

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Exam- The TOEFL exam is required for applicants whose first language is not English based on country of citizenship.  International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the TOEFL exam.
  • Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework.  This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silney, ECE, etc.  The transcript evaluation does not replace the transcript requirement. Official transcripts are still required.

Important Program Information

  • To complete the program students must be working in a classroom, or be able to spend 20 hours per week as a classroom volunteer or para-professional, with a deaf/hard of hearing student population.
  • Individuals seeking initial teacher certification can obtain certification and the M.Ed. degree through this program. 
  • Individuals who already hold clear, renewable teaching certification are not eligible for this program. Please contact the program coordinator with any questions.
  • Before entering the program, prospective students must demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).  Prerequisite coursework at the undergraduate level may be required. Before applying, applicants should contact the program coordinator for details.

Admission Classification and Evaluation Scale

College of Education M.Ed. Admission Evaluation Scale
MAT or GRE Points GPA Points
450+ 950+ =35 Points 3.5+ =35 Points
396-404 900-949 =30 Points 3.25-3.49 =30 Points
391-395 850-899 =25 Points 3.00-3.24 =25 Points
386-390 800-849 =20 Points 2.75-2.99 =20 Points
375-385 750-799 =15 Points 2.50-2.74 =15 Points
Test Score Point Subtotal=
 GPA Point Subtotal=
Total = (Test score points + GPA points)
 
Recommendation Guidelines for Admission
40+ points
30-39 points
Below 30
 
Will be considered for regular admission
Will be considered for probationary admission
Admission Denied

Admission Classifications

  • Regular Status
  • Probationary Status
  • The Deaf/Hard of Hearing program will consider requests for Irregular Admission; however, requesting Irregular Admission does not guarantee approval to enroll.  See the Graduate School Requirements and Guidelines for Irregular Admission for specific information.

Admission Questions

For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office.
  • Call Us: 229-333-5694 or toll free 800-618-1878, Option #5
     
     
  • Visit Us: Psychology Building (Main Campus), Third Floor, Suite 3100
      

Applicant Resources

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M.A.T. Deaf/Hard of Hearing Admission Forms
http://www.valdosta.edu/gradschool/gradappforms.shtml