thanks! Gallaudet is primarily for deaf/hoh students especially at the undergrad level, but for the SLP masters program it is not a requirement that you are deaf/hoh or know sign language BUT it *is* a requirement for their students in the program to learn about deaf culture and take ASL classes that are built into the curriculum. I have a background in ASL and regularly immerse myself in the culture and although I am not fluent, I do manage to get around haha.
frabcis Marion and University of Delaware are not accredited, but they’re in candidacy. When I asked about this, I was told that the programs were perfectly fine to attend because really, they’ve met pretty much all the requirements. Both schools are pretty pricey though, but I’ve heard (at least for UD) that they’re pretty giving with money so I’m hoping that works out.
UM is definitely more of a reach, but I do like their program. It may get dropped off the list but I’m not sure yet. It depends on how future open houses and what other graduate students have to say about the program.