TCU's Deaf Education program prepares graduates to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing
students from elementary to high school through clinical experience at the Miller
Speech & Hearing Clinic on campus and in area schools. We interviewed junior Deaf
Education majors Emma Seetoo and Anne White, who both chose to pursue a degree structured
around learning American Sign Language (ASL) because they want to help their communities
learn and grow. Emma is minoring in Child Development and is a student-athlete competing
in Women's Outdoor Track. Anne is also minoring in Child Development and competes
with Women's Rifle.
Student Supports
TCU is passionate about supporting Deaf Education majors in a variety of ways because
these students are hard at work caring for others. The program is structured to set
students up for success, starting with their class materials. The program will pay
up to $500 a year toward textbooks for each Deaf Education student - a unique scholarship
that is stackable with other forms of aid - because its faculty believes students
should be focused on learning what's actually in the textbook, not worrying about
how much it costs.
This sentiment is carried throughout the program. All students attend an annual conference
where they network with future employers from across the nation. The trip is fully
funded by TCU. Deaf Education majors have the opportunity to learn from professionals
at no cost to them so they can focus on serving the communities they care about.
Your Sign to Study Abroad
Deaf Education majors have the opportunity to spend a semester learning in a different
part of the world and earning class credit. Plus, faculty in this program see the
value in learning from other cultures, so they cover the international studies fee
for their students.
Deaf Education at TCU is a comprehensive program built to aid its majors in all aspects.
From applicable class experience and close faculty-student relationships to learning
opportunities funded by the university, the signs are clear! Apply to major in Deaf Education at TCU and see what you can achieve with unwavering support.
Colleen Wyrick is a junior double major in English and Communication Studies from Austin, TX. She is currently the President of Her Campus at TCU, Assistant Digital Editor for the digital anthology Teaching Transatlanticism, and a social media intern and ambassador for the Office of Admission. Additionally, she’s loved getting involved on campus through the women’s club soccer team.