Master, Public Administration

About University

Gallaudet University is a unique educational institution located in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1864 with the purpose of providing education to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. The university has a rich history, originally starting as a grammar school for both deaf and blind children. It holds the distinction of being the first school in the world dedicated to the advanced education of the deaf and hard of hearing. Today, Gallaudet University stands as the only higher education institution that offers programs and services exclusively tailored to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students. The university is named after Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, an influential figure in the field of deaf education. As an officially bilingual institution, Gallaudet University uses American Sign Language (ASL) and written English for instruction and communication within its community. While undergraduate admission does not require specific ASL proficiency, some graduate programs may have varying ASL knowledge prerequisites. Gallaudet University is classified as a "Doctoral/Professional University."