Overview

Gallaudet University's American Sign Language BA program is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in ASL. With a diverse range of courses and experienced faculty, students gain the necessary skills to communicate effectively in ASL and explore the rich Deaf culture.

Key Features

Comprehensive curriculum in American Sign Language
Practical hands-on experience in ASL communication
Immersive learning environment
Faculty with expertise in ASL and Deaf culture
Opportunities for internships and community engagement

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics
Literature
Deaf History and Culture
Interpreting in Educational Settings
Discourse Analysis
Literature and Performance
Poetry and Storytelling

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 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

Gallaudet University offers rolling admission for U.S. (national) students.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 1451 other Bachelors in Communication Studies 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

High school diploma or equivalent

Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language
Submission of a personal statement or essay

Letters of recommendation
Completion of an interview or audition process

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

Students from Non-Developing Countries pay $18,840 per semester, while those from Developing Countries pay $14,136 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for American Sign Language.

Available Scholarships

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