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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

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B.A. in Education with a Specialization in Early Childhood Education

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B.A. in Education with a Specialization in Elementary Education

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Opportunities

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

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

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