Certificate in Deafblindness Education

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General Catalog Information
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  • Level
  • Department*
  • Name of Program*
    Certificate in Deafblindness Education
    Certificate in Deafblindness Education
  • Description*

    The proposal is for a new graduate level certificate program in Deafblindness Education.  This program will provide specialized training for teachers and other professionals who work with students with low incidence sensory disabilities.  The certificate program will be a total of 15 graduate credit hours comprised of five 3-credit hour graduate level courses.  The five courses include the following:

    EDDB 6501: Characteristics, Issues, and Trends in Education of Learners with Deafblindness

    EDDB 6502:  Communication and Sensory Needs of Learners with Deafblindness

    EDDB 6503:  Assessment and Education Planning for Effective Instruction of Learners with Deafblindness

    EDDB 6504:  Academic, Social-emotional, and Behavioral Learning of Learners with Deafblindness

    EDDB 6505:  Collaboration, Transition and Futures Planning for Learners with Deafblindness

    The program will be fully online but will not be part of the Wiley offerings.  Since this is not a teacher licensure program, it will not require CAEP accreditation.

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  • Type of Program*
  • If Other, please specify
  • Has this proposal received ARMC approval?*
  • Program Type*
  • CIP Code. Codes can be found at: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/browse.aspx?y=55
    13.1007 Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
    13.1007 Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
  • Total credit hours for the program (this includes GEP, electives, cores, etc.)
    15 credit hours
    15 credit hours
    Number of credit hours in the program that are from our current inventory of courses
    0 credit hours
    0 credit hours
  • Number of credit hours that are redesigned or revised courses that have been updated for the new program
    0 credit hours
    0 credit hours
    Number of credit hours that are completely new courses created for the program
    15 credit hours
    15 credit hours
  • Prospective Curriculum*

  • Attach a list of the courses necessary to complete the proposed program. 

    If this is a change to an existing program, indicate new courses and/or structure as well as current courses and/or structure. You may do so either by including two lists or by including one list with changes indicated.

  • Essential Learning Outcomes
    No Essential Learning Outcomes
  • Rationale for Program or change*

    Currently Ohio does not have an education program in the area of Deafblindness. The Ohio Center for Deaf Blind Education (OCDBE) has been a leading advocate for developing and implementing an education program in Ohio.  The first formal meeting to explore this option was held in the OCDBE office in Columbus Ohio (July 2023).
    Deafblindness is one of the least prevalent disability categories identified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) The demand for this program will not be large. It is anticipated up to 15 students per year will be enrolled in the program coursework.
     Recruitment for this program will bring in new students from across Ohio who are working in the LISD education areas.  The project is a statewide effort as part of the LISD work across Ohio. 
    It is anticipated costs for this program (Tuition, Instruction, materials etc.) will be covered through grant funding from the Ohio Department of Education, Office of Exceptional Children*. 
    *NOTE This is also the office which provides financial support for the undergraduate Intervener, graduate Intervention Specialist Visually Impaired (TVI) and graduate Intervention Specialist  Hearing Impaired (TOD) programs at Shawnee State. 

    There are no programs similar to this in Ohio and only four similar programs in the entire United States.

     

  • Proposed date for Program or change*
    The anticipated start date for the program will be Summer 2024
    The anticipated start date for the program will be Summer 2024
  • How will this proposal affect other departments/programs/courses? Attach documentation*

    The proposal has no impact on other departments/programs/courses.

  • Specify the effects on teaching load, institutional resources, and subsidy level.*

    There is no effect on teaching load or institutional resources.  Adjunct instructors with special expertise in deafblindness will be employed to teach the courses.  All course will be offered exclusively online but not through Wiley.

  • If applicable, please record the names of other initiators who contributed to this proposal
    Doug Sturgeon
Assessment (if applicable)
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  • Describe the assesment plan for this program
  • Data Analysis
  • How will the results of assessment be used for program review?
Staffing Qualifications (Required for New Programs)
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  • Describe the number and qulifications of full-time faculty that will be involved in this program. This should include a list of current faculty who would be involved and their relevant areas of expertise. This should also include a list of areas of expertise that would be required in additional faculty.
    Dr. Doug Sturgeon - Teacher of the Deaf/hard of hearing, expertise in deafblindness Dr. Karen Koehler - Teacher of the Blind/visually impaired, expertise in deafblindness Additional adjunct faculty will be hired to teach program courses. These faculty will have expertise in the area of deafblindness
  • Provide specific information on the number and qualifications of part-time faculty that would be used in the proposed program.
    Up to 5 adjunct faculty will be hired to teach courses in the proposed program
Facilities and Support Services (Required for New Programs)
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  • Explain how the proposed program will utilize existing facilities and equipment and descibe what impact that could have on existing programs.
    The proposed program is online and no facilities and equipment will be utilized
  • Describe additional facilities, equipment, and facility modifications that will be required for the new program.
    No additional facilities, equipment and facility modifications will be required
  • Indicate here if there are any institutional plans for facilities, equipment, or facility improvements that will meet needs of the proposed program.
    no facility, equipment or facility improvements are needed
  • Describe any library resources that would need to be added to our library to support the proposed program. This includes print and non-print material, equipment, and personnel. If there are standards for these resources established by an accreediting body or professional society that will review this program, be sure to indicate these standards in your answer.
    No library resources will be required

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