Program Overview

Master of Education of the Deaf (MDE) Program

The Master of Education of the Deaf (MDE) is a one to two-year program emphasizing the training needed to develop communication skills in deaf and hard-of-hearing children through interdisciplinary teacher training in audiology, speech-language pathology, and deaf education.

Program Highlights

• The program starts in the fall.
• Financial awards are often available for admitted students.
• The MDE program at Vanderbilt is for full-time, residential students only.
• MDE students work and learn alongside MS-SLP and AuD students on the Specialty Track for Pediatric Hearing Loss, and have opportunities to work with deaf/hard-of-hearing children.

Program Outcomes

• 100% Praxis pass rate
• 100% Job placement rate
• 100% Program completion rate

Accreditation Information

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine's Master of Education of the Deaf (MDE) is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Program Structure

The MDE program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in deaf education, audiology, and speech-language pathology. Students will have the opportunity to work with deaf and hard-of-hearing children and gain hands-on experience in the field.

University Information

Vanderbilt University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or genetic information in its administration of educational policies, programs, or activities.