EDHH 530 - Educational Foundation for EDHH

3 credit hours
This course explores the relationship of the goals and philosophical foundations of Deaf education to those of bilingual education in an historical context. Current demographic, legal, educational policies, medical, and social trends which affect deaf students/instructional delivery and placement are reviewed. Federal, state, and local legislation affecting Deaf and hard of hearing students will be analyzed and critiqued. Criteria for the establishment of quality educational services for Deaf students will be presented.