Human Services and Sciences | Gallaudet University

Overview

The School of Human Services and Sciences provides a dynamic learning environment committed to excellence in curriculum, research leadership, and workforce readiness.

Students engage in hands-on projects, professional mentorships, and internships that address real-world problems while immersed in a robust and highly diverse deaf culture. Graduates are prepared for careers in the fields of human services such as psychology, counseling, audiology, speech pathology or hearing, speech, and language sciences.

In advocating for systemic changes that promote equity, diversity and inclusion for all humans, the School of Human Services and Sciences has a threefold mission:

Advance knowledge in human services, sciences, diversity and individual/collective well-being, through research, training, and professional practices.
Prepare our students with a strong foundation in cultural awareness and knowledge as well as professional and linguistic skills necessary for advanced study and application of human development across the lifespan through interdisciplinary, multicultural, and social justice frameworks.
Apply knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of life, well-being, and health of all persons, particularly those from traditionally under/unserved and marginalized communities.

Areas of Study

Undergraduate

Infants, Toddlers and Families Graduate Programs

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Minor in Family Studies

Psychology

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B.A. in Psychology Minor in Psychology

Physical Education & Recreation

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B.S. in Physical Education and Recreation Minor in Athletic Coaching Minor in Sport Management

Graduate

Infants, Toddlers and Families Graduate Programs

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infants, Toddlers and their Families: Collaboration and Leadership Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Interdisciplinary Studies: Infants, Toddlers and their Families Masters of Arts Program

Counseling

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M.A. in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A. in Counseling: School Counseling

Psychology

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Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Psy.D. in School Psychology Specialist (Psy.S.) in School Psychology

Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences

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Au.D. in Audiology M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Ph.D. in Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences

Online Degree and Certification

Psychology

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B.A. in Psychology for Online Degree Completion Program Deaf Studies Minor for ODCP Psychology Majors Psychology Minor for ODCP Deaf Studies Majors

Departments

Hearing and Speech Center

The Hearing and Speech Center (HSC) provides hearing, balance, and speech and language services using client-centered and evidence-based care. The center provides our Doctor of Audiology (AuD) and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) students with rich experience in clinical practices and care. To meet the communication needs...