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Admissions note: FIRST YEARS is not accepting applications at this time. 

Admission Requirements
To participate in the FIRST YEARS Certificate in Auditory Learning in Young Children with Hearing Loss, you must 1) hold a baccalaureate degree in one of the following fields -- deaf education, audiology, speech-language pathology, early childhood special education or special education, 2) hold a license in the state of residence, and 3) have at least two years of experience working with children with hearing loss aged birth - 8 years.

Potential students will submit the following:

  • an online application (Instructions for submitting your application);
  • $75 application fee;
  • official transcripts;
  • proof of licensure;
  • 2 letters of recommendation (One should be a letter of support from current employer, if employed); and
  • a personal statement describing how the certificate is relevant to you.
The committee will consider applicants from throughout the United States.

Tuition
Tuition (in-state or out-of-state) for the certificate is $215/credit hour plus university fees. Tuition costs are subject to change depending on university policies. 

Other expenses may be incurred such as required immunizations, books, travel to a mentorship site, etc.

More questions about FIRST YEARS program requirements/costs? See our Frequently Asked Questions section or feel free to contact us
 

Bobby WorldWide Approved 508
02/15/04

Alexander Graham Bell Association | UNC-CH Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences

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