Overview

Social Work graduates leave Gallaudet University equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities throughout the world.

Outcomes

High-quality internships ensure students develop into professionally licensed social workers at both the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. Upon graduation, social work majors often move directly into careers in case management, child and youth services, community advocacy, substance abuse counseling, and vocational rehabilitation among many others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Families

Marriages and Families: Diversity and Change

Child, Family, and Community

Parent-Child Interactions

Gender and Society

Social Work Practice and AIDS

Adoptive Family Systems

LGBTQ+ Studies

Child Welfare

Alcohol and Drug Addictions: Intervention Strategies

LGBTQ+ Community and Mental Health Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: rolling admissions

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Social Work View 782 other Bachelors in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application, including the $50 application fee
One written essay and one video essay in American Sign Language
A letter of recommendation from an academic teacher who teaches a core subject such as English, mathematics, or social studies
Unofficial high school and college transcripts (if applicable)
ACT, SAT, or TOEFL scores (or alternative testing)
Audiogram
Certification of Finances form
Sponsor’s Affidavit of Support form
F-1 Transfer Request form (if transferring from a college in the U.S.)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28272 USD / year

≈ 28272 USD / year
Out-of-State

18840 USD / year

≈ 18840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18840 USD / year

≈ 18840 USD / year

Additional Details

International (Developing Country): $14,136 per semester
International (Non-Developing Country): $18,840 per semester

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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