Degree Planning
Gallaudet University offers the Online Degree Completion Program (ODCP), an online undergraduate degree attainment avenue for degree completion students who are unable to finish their degree program on campus full-time, and who seek a study program in Deaf Studies or Psychology.
ODCP General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Arts
| Summary of Requirements | |
|---|---|
| English (one composition and one literature course) | 4 |
| American Sign Language (ASL)- (one composition and one literature course |
6 |
| Diverse Education (Humanities, Communication & Arts, Social Sciences, and Business) Students must take at least one course in three out of the four listed categories. | 24 |
| Natural Sciences | 3-4 |
| Mathematics | 3-4 |
| TOTAL: | 42-44 |
Minnesota General Education Standards
ODCP students who are Minnesota residents must satisfy the Minnesota Degree General Education Standards for the baccalaureate degree. For additional information on these requirements, contact the ODCP Director.
ODCP Deaf Studies Major Program
| Summary of Requirements | |
|---|---|
| ODCP General Education | 42-44 |
| Pre-Major Courses | 15 |
| Major & Related Courses | 42 |
| Free Elective Courses | 21 |
| TOTAL: | 120 |
| Summary of Requirements | |
|---|---|
| ODCP General Education | 42-44 |
| Pre-Major Courses | 3 |
| Major & Related Courses | 49 |
| Free Elective Courses | 31 |
| TOTAL: | 120 |
Online Courses
Students can earn college credits through coursework offered in a variety of settings, online courses owned by the University and taught by its faculty, and online courses from the Online Consortium of Independent Colleges and Universities (OCICU) of which Gallaudet is a participating institution.
Online Degree Completion Program courses are offered in an 8-week accelerated format throughout the year.