More Science and Math Teachers Needed—$10K Scholarships Available

As we all know, there’s a severe shortage in the U.S. of science and math teachers who are qualified to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students. There just aren’t enough of ’em to go around. To address this shortage, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 a year for two years, in addition to reduced tuition for those who enroll in its Master’s program.

Graduates of the Master of Science Program in Secondary Education of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (MSSE) will be dually certified in education of deaf/HoH students as well as in a secondary level content area, such as math or science.

MSSE is a two-year program where students take part in a variety of coursework, field experiences, practicums, and independent projects, while developing technical competence and gaining confidence as teachers. The program offers opportunities to work with NTID faculty and staff members as well as with professionals from the Rochester community. Rochester’s large Deaf community, the Rochester School for the Deaf, and numerous mainstream programs offer a variety of resources for learning, working, and collaborating.

For more information, contact the NTID Office of Admissions at 585-475-6700 (TTY/Voice) or NTIDAdmissions@rit.edu.

Dateline: March 22