Overview
Our Education programs are designed to prepare students for careers as teachers, researchers, educational leaders, and international development advocates. Our faculty boasts nationally and internationally renowned scholars whose goal is to mentor students in critical theory, interdisciplinary connections, social and professional identities, and social responsibility. Whether you’re interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in General Education or branching into our Master’s program to focus your studies on Deaf education, we have various tracks available to suit your interests and prepare you for success in your education career.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote the intellectual, linguistic, and social potential of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and the creation of systems oriented toward social inclusion at home and abroad.
Areas of Study
Undergraduate
Minor in Education
Explore Gallaudet University's Minor in Education program. Enhance your teaching skills and knowledge in a diverse, inclusive environment tailored for all learners.
B.A. in Education with a Specialization in Early Childhood Education
Explore Gallaudet University's B.A. in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education. Prepare for a rewarding career shaping young minds today!
B.A. in Education with a Specialization in Elementary Education
Discover Gallaudet University's B.A. in Education with a specialization in Elementary Education. Prepare for a rewarding career shaping young minds in inclusive classrooms.
B.A. or B.S. in Education with a Specialization in Secondary Education: Science, English, Mathematics or Social Studies
Explore Gallaudet University's B.A. or B.S. in Education with a focus on Secondary Education in Science, English, Mathematics, or Social Studies. Empower future learners!
Graduate
M.A. in Elementary Education and Deaf Education
Discover Gallaudet University's M.A. in Elementary Education and Deaf Education program. Empower future educators with specialized skills for diverse classrooms.
M.A. in Secondary Education and Deaf Education
Explore Gallaudet University's M.A. in Secondary Education and Deaf Education program, designed to empower educators to support diverse learners in inclusive environments.
M.A. in Deaf Education
Are you already a working professional educating deaf and hard of hearing students? Then, our self-paced, individualized M.A. in Education is made for you!
M.A. in Deaf Education Studies
Explore Gallaudet University's M.A. in Deaf Education Studies program, designed to equip educators with the skills to support Deaf and hard of hearing students effectively.
Ph.D. in Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners
Explore Gallaudet University's Ph.D. program in Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners, designed to empower future leaders in Deaf education.
Specialist (Ed.S.) in Deaf Education
Explore Gallaudet University's Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program in Deaf Education, designed to enhance your skills and knowledge for impactful teaching.
M.A. in Early Childhood Education and Deaf Education
Explore Gallaudet University's M.A. in Early Childhood Education and Deaf Education. Prepare for a rewarding career supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Ed.D. in Transformational Leadership and Administration in Deaf Education
Explore Gallaudet University's Ed.D. in Transformational Leadership and Administration in Deaf Education. Empower change and lead in the field of deaf education.
Post-Graduate Certificate in Transformational Leadership and Administration in Deaf Education
Explore Gallaudet University's Post-Graduate Certificate in Transformational Leadership and Administration in Deaf Education. Enhance your leadership skills today!
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Education programs prepare students to be professionals in their field interacting and communicating fluently with deaf and hard of hearing people and children with diverse backgrounds. Graduates will be prepared leaders and advocates actively engaging with the people of their community.
Our professors equip students through their expertise and passion for teaching and lead students through all the following.
- The art and craft of teaching, including the modeling of educational content, strategies, and performance assessment, student advisement, and curriculum building and revision.
- Using research and the dissemination of knowledge through publication and other creative endeavors.
- Displaying a commitment to service through a variety of activities at local, national, and international levels.
Peer Teaching
Our model for teaching is through a reflective method. Not only do we expect students and faculty to work–or reflect–off of each other, but from the very first courses, students will be presented with opportunities to engage in peer teaching during class. Through both individual and group work, this will give students a chance to reflect on their experiences and work.
Faculty and Staff
Helen Thumann
School Director
Maribel Garate
Interim Dean of Faculty
Christi Batamula
Professor
Randee Bickford
Manager, Operations
Laurene Simms
Professor
Oscar Ocuto
Associate Professor
Julie Mitchiner
Professor
Onudeah Nicolarakis
Associate Professor
Candace Jones
SLEC Educator
Bobbie Kite
Professor
Allison Gibbons
Dual Enrollment Manager
Information
Contact
- Education
- Hall Memorial Building | S333
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- 202-448-7067
- 202-250-2043
