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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
With more than 50 majors, 30 minors, and a Self-Directed Major, you’re sure to find a program that matches your interest.
Students who earn a bachelor’s degree earn 75% more over their lifetimes than those with high school diplomas.
Up for a challenge? The Gallaudet University Honors Program is a rewarding experience designed to push, challenge, and grow the leaders of tomorrow.
Push your education further in one of our 25+ Master’s, and 7 Doctorate programs. Whether you want an advanced degree for your career or simply can’t get enough Gallaudet–we don’t blame you–our Graduate Programs are designed to give you the best experience, in a one-of-a-kind environment.
Don’t let those old credits collect dust–put them to good use by earning a degree in one of our Online Degree Completion Programs (ODCP). Students interested in pursuing a degree in Deaf Studies or Psychology that have already accumulated 60 hours of college credits can finish their degree with flexible, accelerated, eight-week courses throughout the year.
Reaching your goals is closer than you could have imagined. Earn your degree from the comfort of your home – or the coziest seat at the coffee shop with an online or hybrid M.A. program.
The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) makes courses, training, degrees, and certificates from Gallaudet available to anyone–you don’t even have to be a student. Gain new skills, earn professional certificates, and more.
Learn from a University with deep roots in ASL and Deaf Culture.Pursue your passion or advance your career in our B.A. or M.A. ASL and Interpretation Programs, or even earn your Ph.D. in Interpretation and Translation.
If you meet the criteria for Honors Program admission, you will be invited to apply at the time of your acceptance to the University.
Honors Program Admission Criteria
The Gallaudet Honors Program admits students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and are seeking to challenge themselves and elevate their academic experience. Our Honors Curriculum provides foundational courses, Honors Option Contracts, and a Capstone aimed at developing and refining your academic skills for success in graduate school and employment.
The Honors Program uses a holistic admissions process, meaning we consider the whole person as we screen applicants. We are typically looking for a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and have achieved ACT Reading scores of 26 or higher or SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores of 620 or higher. Our past experience has shown that students arriving with these benchmark scores are ready to access and tackle advanced coursework. We do consider students who meet one of these benchmarks and are close in the other, and we particularly look at the GPA in this case and the course transcripts. We review your entire Gallaudet application materials package and look at your transcripts, your application essay, and letters of recommendation. We are primarily looking for evidence that you demonstrate the following qualities:
Your regular Gallaudet application will be reviewed for Honors Program eligibility when you apply to the University. Your materials for general application to Gallaudet should reflect the above qualities as we review your application. Should you qualify, Admissions will send you notification and an invitation to contact us for an introductory conversation. Available seats in the Honors Program are limited! It is in your interest to apply early.
You also have the option of applying to the Honors Program after you are here! We recognize that intellectual flowering and motivation sometimes occurs after arriving here at Gallaudet. Please keep this option in mind as well; in this case your GPA and recommendations will have weight.
We look for students who demonstrate intellectual motivation, dedication to a program of study, and critical thinking skills to engage and wrestle with texts and concepts in order to further their academic journeys in graduate school and life beyond the university.
Perks of the Honors Program
To aid students in their quest for excellence, we provide a number of benefits including dedicated study facilities, scholarships, social programs, and enhanced academic preparation. Our graduates also have Improved career opportunities, and are eminently prepared for admission to top-tier graduate or professional programs.