该计划将科学研究与实际应用相结合，提高了有效性。计划完成后，候选人将有资格获得由加州教师资格认证委员会提供的具有聋哑和听力障碍专业知识的初等教育专家资格证书。学生将获得口语发展，听觉适应能力，包容性，识字能力和支持家庭方面的经验和技能。符合实习资格证书要求的候选人可以根据实习选项完成其课程。专为工作的专业人员而设，晚上和周末在我们的伍德兰希尔斯校园提供课程。学院由备受推崇的执业专业人员组成。
The needs of today's students with hearing loss are changing as technology and evidence-based best practices allow parents and teachers to provide individualized and comprehensive options. This program blends scientific research with practical application, offering heightened effectiveness. Upon completion of the program candidates will be eligible for the Preliminary Education Specialist Credential with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialty offered by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students gain experience and skills in spoken language development, aural habilitation, inclusion, literacy and supporting families. <br>Candidates who meet Internship Credential requirements may complete their program under the Internship Option.<br>Designed to accommodate working professionals, classes are offered evenings and weekends at our Woodland Hills campus.