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Gallaudet University The Graduate School Linguistics (American Sign Language) 800 Florida Ave NE HMB S-447 Washington, DC 20002 US   Phone: 1-202-651-5647 Fax: 1-202-651-5295   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. - Linguistics; Doctoral Ph.D. - Linguistics On Campus   Students may seek an M.A. in Linguistics either as their terminal degree or as a step toward the Ph.D. It should be kept in mind that to proceed from the M.A. to the Ph.D. program in linguistics at Gallaudet, students must receive a "high pass" on the M.A. Comprehensive Examination. The M.A. program is appropriate for students seeking linguistic knowledge as a foundation for work in such allied professional fields as language teaching, interpreter education, language planning, bilingual education, and language assessment. Graduates of this program are sought for positions in interpreter training programs, faculty teaching posts at the college level, or, given the appropriate educational background, as teachers of Deaf children. Students pursuing the M.A. in Linguistics at Gallaudet get a solid grounding in linguistic theory, method,and research with a special emphasis on sign language linguistics. The program includes core courses in linguistic theory (both generative and cognitive), core courses in the structure of American Sign Language, courses in sociolinguistics, language and culture, research methods, and two semesters of guided research under the supervision of a faculty member. In addition, students select three elective courses according to their interests. The M.A. program requires 47-51 credit hours of coursework. A full-time graduate student should complete the program in four semesters. The program is designed to be completed during the fall and spring semesters, with no weekend or summer course offerings.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement American Sign Language  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 283  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 121  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $642  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $11230  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable