Experiences with the university admission process and educational support among students with cochlear implants in South Korea

Young Sang Cho, Ga Young Kim, Hye Yoon Seol, Eun Yeon Kim, Il Joon Moon

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Abstract

Objectives. The aim of this study was to investigate the current university admission rate and experiences of educational support among students with cochlear implants (CIs) in South Korea. Methods. A prospective online survey was conducted to examine the university admission process and academic support for students with CIs. Thirty individuals who took the college entrance exams at least 3 years after CI surgery were invited to participate, although two did not respond. The survey consisted of three topics (demographics, university admission process, and academic support) and 25 items regarding laws and policies related to university admission and support for students with hearing disabilities in Korea. Results. The university matriculation rate for students with CI was 85.7% (24/28), of whom 50% were admitted through the special admission process for students with disabilities. Most universities provided teaching and learning support and rental services for assistive devices for students with disabilities to help them better adapt to school life. Howev-er, only a small percentage of the students benefited from accommodation services, and 62.5% and 12.5% of the students received teaching and learning support and used assistive devices, respectively. Conclusion. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the university admission process and university disability services for students with CIs in South Korea.The results of this study will be helpful for young CI recipients and their parents as they prepare for university entrance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185-191
Number of pages7
JournalClinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology
Volume14
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2021

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Publisher Copyright:
© 2021 by Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Cochlear implants
  • Hearing Loss
  • Schools
  • Universities

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