Master of Arts in Deaf Education
Building brighter futures through listening, spoken language, and family partnership.
Champion inclusivity in the classroom.
Butler’s online Master of Arts in Deaf Education paves the way to certification for educators looking to serve deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children and their families. With preparation in early intervention and school-age support, you’ll make a lasting difference in the listening and spoken language development of students who use hearing technologies such as cochlear implants and hearing aids.
Interprofessional collaboration and experiential learning are central to the program’s approach. Graduates are equipped to work alongside speech-language pathologists, audiologists, educators, special educators, and other therapists as they gain field experience through our robust partnership network.
Modeled after Fontbonne University’s 60-year legacy of excellence, Butler University’s Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Department in the College of Communication advances preparation in deaf education through an immersive online format. The program expands access and fosters belonging for DHH children and their families in Indiana, across the country, and around the globe.
Butler’s Master of Arts in Deaf Education program prioritizes early intervention and a family-centric approach.
Frequently asked questions
Butler’s Master of Arts in Deaf Education program typically takes five semesters across two academic years to complete as a full-time student. The program is designed to accommodate adult professionals, so students are able to maintain their employment in schools, clinics, and other work obligations as they earn their degree.
The program is run in a cohort model with both synchronous and asynchronous components. The flexible structure expands access for paraprofessionals, interpreters, parents, and working professionals who prefer not to relocate for their studies.
Only a handful of graduate programs nationwide have a listening and spoken language focus; all others include a focus on signed language(s). Butler’s Master of Arts in Deaf Education program specifically supports students who use hearing technology—such as cochlear implants or hearing aids—and their families.
Contact Us
College of Communication
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Jenna Voss
jvoss1@butler.edu