According to the school, the mission of Gallaudet University is to serve as a comprehensive, multipurpose institution of higher education for deaf and hard of hearing citizens of the United States and of the world. In addition to its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, the University also offers national demonstration elementary and secondary education programs. The University extends its activities to a worldwide audience through a network of regional centers, international agreements, and public service and advocacy efforts. Gallaudet University is the only liberal arts university in the world designed exclusively for deaf and hard of hearing students. Communication among faculty, staff, and students, whether in or out of the classroom, is through the use of both sign language and written and spoken English. As a result, students are able to participate fully in all aspects of campus life and thereby acquire the comprehensive education and experience that is the goal of a liberal arts education.
* Source: US Department of education: Institute of education statistics** Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid† Indicates school information is being used instead of campus information
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in Accounting
Bachelor's in American Government and Politics (United States)
Bachelor's in American Sign Language (ASL)
Bachelor's in Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Bachelor's in Art Therapy/Therapist
Bachelor's in Art/Art Studies, General
Bachelor's in Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's in Business/Managerial Economics
Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
Bachelor's in Child Care and Support Services Management
Bachelor's in Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Bachelor's in Design and Visual Communications, General
Bachelor's in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Education, General
Bachelor's in Education, Other
Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's in Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Bachelor's in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
Bachelor's in Finance, General
Bachelor's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
Bachelor's in French Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Graphic Design
Bachelor's in History, General
Bachelor's in History, Other
Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Studies, General
Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
Bachelor's in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Bachelor's in Philosophy
Bachelor's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Religion/Religious Studies
Bachelor's in Secondary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's in Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Bachelor's in Social Work
Bachelor's in Sociology
Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Special Education and Teaching, Other
Bachelor's in Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Bachelor's in Visual and Performing Arts, General
Master's Degrees
Master's in Administration of Special Education
Master's in Audiology/Audiologist
Master's in Biological and Physical Sciences
Master's in Clinical Psychology
Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Master's in Developmental and Child Psychology
Master's in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Master's in Education, General
Master's in Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Master's in Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
Master's in Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Master's in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Master's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Master's in Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Master's in International/Global Studies
Master's in Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Master's in Language Interpretation and Translation
Master's in Linguistics
Master's in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Master's in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Master's in Multicultural Education
Master's in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
Master's in Psychology, General
Master's in School Psychology
Master's in Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Master's in Social Work
Master's in Special Education and Teaching, General
Master's in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Master's in Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Doctoral Degrees
Doctoral in Administration of Special Education
Doctoral in Audiology/Audiologist
Doctoral in Clinical Psychology
Doctoral in Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
Doctoral in Linguistics
Doctoral in Special Education and Teaching, Other
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Administration of Special Education
Graduate Certificate in Special Education and Teaching, General