Declaring a Major

Students who wish to declare a major at Gallaudet University use the "Major Selection/Change Form," available from Academic Advising (in the Jordan Student Academic Center, Room 2220) or from the Registrar (in Chapel Hall, Room 101). Students need to get signatures of their advisors and the department chair. Some departments have specific requirements for students to be majors. Those requirements are listed below.

Requirements for Admission to a Major or Minor in English

Students wishing to obtain a B.A. in English must meet the following requirements (these criteria apply to those seeking a minor in English as well.):

• A grade of "C+" or better in ENG 399
• A reading test score equivalent to an 80 or higher (mid-instructional level) on the Degree of Reading Power test or its equivalent;
• A writing test score equivalent to a 4.0 or higher on the Gallaudet Writing Evaluation or its equivalent;
• Two letters of recommendation from English instructors;
• A copy of the applicant's transcript;
• A letter of application; and
• An interview with the major level coordinator.

Admission to the major/minor is conditional upon acceptance by a Major Review Committee which will consider the above-mentioned criteria when determining which student may major/minor in English. Students who are not approved by the Major Review Committee may appeal to the department chair.

Students who have not yet declared a major/minor in the English Department may take up to six credits of courses numbered 380 or above with permission of the English major coordinator; thereafter, admission to the major/minor program and a grade of C+ or better in ENG 399 are required.

Requirements for Admission to the Honors Program in English

To qualify, students must have:

• A grade point average of at least 3.0
• A grade of B or better in ENG 206H or 204. Note: The program usually takes three years. To finish the degree in a timely manner, students should finish ENG204 or 206H in the fall semester of their sophomore year.
• An essay explaining why the student wants an honors degree in English and what the student's interests, strengths, and weaknesses in English are (see the chair or major level advisor for more information).

Requirements for Admission to a Minor in English

Students planning to minor in English must complete ENG 204 or 204S or 206H.

Requirements for Admission to a Minor in Journalism

Students planning to minor in journalism must complete either ENG 204 or the equivalent and provide evidence of writing effectiveness (a writing sample) to the English and Communication Studies department chairs. Courses taken to satisfy major requirements in either Communication Studies or English cannot be counted toward this minor.

Requirements for Admission to a Minor in Writing

Requirements for a Minor in Writing Students planning to minor in writing must complete ENG 204 or 204S or 206H and provide evidence of writing effectiveness (a writing sample) to the Junior/Senior Coordinator. Courses taken to satisfy major requirements in English cannot be counted toward this minor.