Interdisciplinary Advanced Certificate in Working with Young Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and their Families

Requirements for the Interdisciplinary Advanced Certificate in Working with Young Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and their Families

The Interdisciplinary Advanced Certificate in Working with Young Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and their Families (IACD) prepares students to provide high-quality early childhood speech/language and education services to deaf/hard of hearing children and their families.

Due to the significant need for specialists in this field, the United States Department of Education has fully funded this program so that it is tuition-free. In order to enroll, selected students must commit to working with deaf and hard of hearing children for one year upon completion of the certificate. In addition to free tuition for all coursework associated with this program, accepted students receive a $1,000 living stipend and funding to attend one professional conference.