Gallaudet University and the Genetics Program

Gallaudet:
Gallaudet University, the world’s only university in which all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students, was founded in 1864 by an Act of Congress, and its charter was signed by President Abraham Lincoln.

Gallaudet University offers educational programs to deaf and hard of hearing students at all learning levels. The Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (KDES) serves infants and their parents and continues service through the Eighth Grade. The Model Secondary School for the Deaf (MSSD) offers programs for students in Grades 9 through 12. Deaf and hard of hearing undergraduate students can choose from more than 30 majors leading to a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree. Graduate programs, open to deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students, include a master of arts or a master of science degree, specialist degree, certificates, and doctoral degrees in a variety of fields involving professional service provision to deaf and hard of hearing people.

Gallaudet University has a rich and interesting history.  For more information about the history of Gallaudet or other campus information, please visit Gallaudet University's Online Visitors Center.

The Genetics Program at Gallaudet University was established in 1983 and was initially one of seven research programs in the Gallaudet Research Institute.  The clinical and educational services in genetics were established shortly thereafter with grant funding from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Department of Health and Human Services.  In 1996, the Genetics Program became part of the Department of Biology in the College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Technology at Gallaudet.  The research activities of the staff of the Genetics Program is currently supported by two NIH-funded grants.