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Admissions note: FIRST YEARS is not accepting applications at this time. If you have questions regarding the program, please contact Kathryn Wilson, Program Director,  at kathryn_wilson@med.unc.edu. 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); $77 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 (in-state or out-of-state) for the certificate is $215/credit hour plus $32 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.

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