Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience Requirements

Requirements

• Completed application form. See Application Instructions to learn how.
• A non-refundable application fee of $75.
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate study, including evidence of having received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. (Those applying during their final undergraduate year will be required to submit a final transcript after completion of their bachelor’s degree and before enrolling in their first semester of graduate study.) See Application Guidelines and FAQ for more information.
• Official transcripts of all graduate study. See Application Guidelines and FAQ for more information.
• Goals statement. See Application Guidelines for more information.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• All international applicants from non-English speaking countries must demonstrate English language competence via the Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) examination. TOEFL results may be substituted instead of taking the DRP. (Use 5240 for the ETS institutional code)

Additional Program Requirements

• 3.2 Undergraduate GPA or higher, a 3.6 or higher GPA in the undergraduate major
• Undergraduate or graduate study in biology, education, interpretation, linguistics, psychology, philosophy, cognitive neuroscience or other area related to Educational Neuroscience
• Narrative Statements – Both written English Essay and signed American Sign Language (ASL) digital “Essay”
  • In addition to the essay questions required in the Gallaudet Admission Application, please answer the question below in written English and in ASL (please be sure to answer all parts. Length limit: English, maximum 4 pages. ASL, maximum 5 minutes)
    Explain your background research experiences, your future professional goals, and why you believe advanced graduate study specifically in the new discipline of Educational Neuroscience is the ideal course for you to achieve your goals.
• Bilingual language knowledge – in both ASL and English
  • English competence to be determined by submitted written materials including a writing sample.
  • ASL competence to be determined by ASL digital essay and interview (if scheduled)
• Resume detailing academic, professional, and research experience is required.
• An example of a completed written project (e.g., research report, course paper)
• An undergraduate course in basic statistics.
• At least two (2) of your three (3) letters of recommendation, which are required by Gallaudet’s general application requirements, must address your potential for conducting advanced doctoral studies.
• You may be called for an interview with faculty from the PEN program.