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Overview

Our American Sign Language (ASL) programs offer students close collaboration with our outstanding faculty as they are introduced to the concepts woven throughout the Deaf communities, explicitly developing a critical understanding of its diversity and complexity. The curriculum and opportunities lead students to develop research and publications related to ASL and Deaf culture. Through our ASL B.A. and M.A. programs, students can enter the professional world ready to take on careers in various areas, including interpretation, sign language specialist, curriculum consultant, social work, education, museum work, and so much more.

Areas of Study

Undergraduate

Graduate

M.A. in Sign Language Education

Admissions Procedures and Requirements Applicants for the M.A. in Sign Language Education must complete the application procedures and meet the requirements for graduate study at Gallaudet University. Please complete the...

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Opportunities

ASL students experience life in the world’s only bilingual ASL and English university to graduate with a strong foundation in language, teaching, and Deaf Culture. Students experience scholarly research with well-published faculty and develop real-world experience through projects such as the Deaf Studies Digital Journal.

Faculty and Staff

Elizabeth Martinez

Lecturer II

Wanda Riddle

Assistant Professor

Kenneth DeHaan

Associate Professor

Felicia Williams

Lecturer II

Patrick Boudreault

Associate Professor

Richard Cornish

Senior Lecturer

Kelly Lenis

Human Resources Coordinator

Robin Massey

American Sign Language Educator

Erica Miley

Adjunct Faculty I

Dion Williams

Adjunct Faculty I

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