Certificate in Educating Deaf Students with Disabilities

Admission Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in education or related field, with a minimum 3.0-grade point average (on a four-point scale) in undergraduate coursework. (Occasionally, applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be admitted conditionally upon the recommendation of the department.)
  • Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate study, including evidence of having received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  • Those applying during their final undergraduate year will be required to submit a final transcript after completion of their bachelor’s degree and before enrolling in their first semester of study
  • International applicants should review International Application Information on how to submit their transcript(s)
  • TOEFL is required from all international applicants from non-English speaking countries. (Use 5240 for the ETS institutional code)
• One letter of reference from a supervisor indicating proof of working with children in an academic environment during the program.
• An introductory course about individuals with disabilities and the characteristics of disabilities (equivalent to EDU 670 in the GU Department of Education)
• A completed professional studies application form
• A non-refundable application fee of $75
• ASL skills are preferred, but not required