Online Degree Programs

Gallaudet University offers the Online Degree Completion Program (ODCP), an online undergraduate degree path for Deaf Studies or Psychology students who have accumulated 60 hours of college credits, cannot finish their degree program on campus full-time.

Hearing applicants may apply. International students are eligible for the ODCP provided they are not in the United States.

• You must have earned 60 college credits towards a B.A. degree.
• You must have passed the college English core courses with a C- or higher.
• Check to see if you are ready for online learning through this brief Online Learning Readiness Inventory and assess if you have the computing requirements to do well online.

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• Complete an online application*, including the $50 application fee
• One written essay and one video essay in American Sign Language
• A letter of recommendation from an academic teacher who teaches core subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies
• Meet the major program (Deaf Studies or Psychology) admission requirements as stated below.
• Unofficial high school and college transcripts (if applicable)**
• ACT or SAT scores (or alternative testing***). Learn how you can take the ACT exam on campus.
• Audiogram****
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after October 1 if applicable

Applicants must complete or demonstrate the following before declaring a major in DST:

• A video-letter of interest
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better

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• Identify your program(s). Learn specific application requirements for each program.
• Complete an online application, including the $75 application fee
• One written essay and one video essay in American Sign Language
• A letter of recommendation from an academic teacher who teaches core subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies
• Official transcripts from all the undergraduate and graduate schools you’ve attended to
• Official copies of scores for (Test requirements may vary by program):
  
  • General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE);
  • Miller Analogies Test (MAT); or
  • National Teachers Examination (NTE) (if applicable).
• Provide your references and goal statement for each program you apply to
• Take American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) if required
• Review and meet all other requirements here.

The standardized testing requirements for your chosen degree program are in the Graduate School Catalog, including the MAT and GRE. The MAT is offered every month, while the GRE is available every six months through the Office for Career Education & Professional Development (Office for Career Success).

All test scores must be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office directly from the testing center you use. Give them Gallaudet’s code: R5240. The results are generally sent to Gallaudet within six to eight weeks. For further information concerning testing, contact the test providers listed below:

• Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

Most programs require a goal statement. The goal statement should prove that your past achievements will enable you to succeed in your graduate program(s). The faculty selection committee reviews these statements and includes them with your application.

You can apply for two graduate programs. Simply follow the application instructions required for each program.

If you are already a student in one program and would like to add another program of study, you may do so, but you need to apply for the additional program and follow that program’s application requirements. Make sure you ask the chair of your current program to write a letter indicating that you are in good academic standing and are approved to add another program of study.

Regardless of how you are applying for additional programs, you can use the same supporting materials, such as references and test scores.