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State Licensure
Students desiring licensure by state education agencies should seek advisement about meeting the requirements for a particular state. These requirements vary, and it is the responsibility of the students to be familiar with them and to develop a plan for meeting them. Students who complete the Department of Education's state-approved programs of preparation are eligible for District of Columbia licensure with reciprocity in most states.
Accreditation
All teacher preparation programs at Gallaudet University are approved by the District of Columbia Board of Examiners under the standards of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC). The Department of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The graduate programs are also approved by the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Gallaudet University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
There is a one-time fee of $125 for access to TK20, the Professional Education Programs Unit's online assessment management system. This fee is required for all candidates in programs leading to professional licenses. This fee will be charged during the first semester of enrollment in an educational program.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance may be available to qualified applicants through both the Department of Education and the Office of Financial Aid at Gallaudet. Students are responsible for practicum-related costs. These costs vary, but it is recommended that students be prepared to spend an average of $1,000 for expenses related to practicum activities. Many opportunities for part-time employment on campus are available to graduate students.
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