2017-2018 Careers Booklet (Gallaudet University)

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE.

THE CAREER ADVANTAGE

More than 97 percent of recent Gallaudet graduates are employed or in graduate school.

Join alumni who work at the Smithsonian, the National Institutes of Health, WorldTeach International, Wells Fargo, the CIA, the Peace Corps, Starbucks corporate headquarters, BBDO Worldwide, Northrop Grumman, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Microsoft Corporation and more.

Of course, great jobs only tell part of the story.

Maybe you want to travel. Invent something. Run for political ofce.

Start your own company. Make a diference in the lives of children.

Then you’ve found the right university.

Gallaudet students, alumni and faculty are infuencing attitudes, education, culture, technology and opportunities nationally and worldwide. And so can you.

Internships are required in almost all of our programs.

Connections in Washington, D.C., and Abroad More than 90 percent of full-time Gallaudet students participate in at least one internship before graduation. Our bachelor’s degree programs have an extensive network of established sites and work with the Career Center to develop even more opportunities.

See gallaudet.edu/career-center

A Good Investment In many of our undergraduate departments, 100 percent of recent alumni are employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation. In our most recent alumni survey, the median annual earnings for graduates with a bachelor's degree ranged from $40,000 to $49,999.

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O U TCO M E S

Employers of Recent Graduates— Businesses and Nonproft Organizations A Partial List Access Interpreting

Human Rights Campaign

Convo Communications

IBM

CyberTimez

Imagination Stage

Deaf West Theatre

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Delta Airlines

Israel Experience Educational Tourism Services

Discovery Communications Edmonton Humane Society Ernst & Young Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center Green Biologics

Lockheed Martin Merrill Lynch Microsoft Corporation Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons

Northrop Grumman Corporation Philadelphia Insurance Companies Sorenson Communications Sprint Corporation Starbucks Corporation TCS Associates The JBG Companies Walgreens Company

“My Gallaudet degree defnitely helped me prepare for my current role. It expanded my knowledge and skills in so many aspects: analytical instrumentation, writing reports, and management. It also gave me confdence and pride in the work I do. Advice: Get as many volunteer and internship opportunities as you can! You will go anywhere you want.”

Shiran Zhavian, ’09 B.S., Chemistry M.S., Chemical Engineering, Manhattan College Stem Cell Lab Technologist New York Blood Center

“Technology is my lifelong passion. During college, I did internships and took jobs during every break from school. I am where I am today because of my passion and my work ethic. It is important for you to pursue as many internships as you can and to experience the workplace frst-hand.”

Mark Grossinger, ’09 B.S., Business Administration Engineering Manager, Quality Assurance Sorenson Communications

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“As a Gallaudet University student, I had many opportunities to lead and to excel. I took what I learned in my business and accounting classes and applied it to my work with student organizations. I networked extensively with students, faculty, and staf, and this led to the job I hold now. At USAID, I am responsible for auditing the activities of the InterAmerican Foundation and the U.S. African Development Foundation, and I travel extensively. I also chair the agency’s Employees with Disabilities board. None of this would have been possible without the solid education I received at Gallaudet.”

Amy J. Markel, ’90 B.S., Accounting Assistant Director, Ofce of Audit U.S. Agency for International Development

Employers of Recent Graduates—Federal Agencies A Partial List Central Intelligence Agency Defense Logistics Agency Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Communications Commission Internal Revenue Service

National Museum of American History

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

National Park Service

U.S. Department of Justice

Naval Air Systems Command

U.S. Department of State

U.S. Agency for International Development

U.S. Department of the Treasury U.S. Department of Veterans Afairs

Library of Congress

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Congress

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Secret Service

U.S. Department of Defense

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

National GeospatialIntelligence Agency National Institutes of Health

U.S. Department of Education

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Education, Community Services and Healthcare These three felds are projected to be among the top fve job categories requiring postsecondary education, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

More than two-thirds of Gallaudet alumni are working in these felds.

Below is a small sample of organizations employing recent Gallaudet graduates and ofering internships to our students.

Recent Employers AmeriCorps

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Moda Health

Anchorage School District

Kendall Demonstration Elementary School

PAHrtners Deaf Services

Austin Community College California School for the Deaf, Riverside Coastal Carolina Community College Cochise College

Kennedy Krieger Institute Louisiana School for the Deaf Maryland School for the Deaf

St. Rita School for the Deaf Samaritan House of Atlanta Sequoia Charter School Texas School for the Deaf

Recent Internship Sites American School for the Deaf— West Hartford, Conn.

National Association of the Deaf— Silver Spring, Md.

Baltimore County Public Schools

National Council on Disability— Washington, D.C.

Easter Seals Child Development Center— Washington, D.C. Frederick Community College— Frederick, Md. Green Acres School—North Bethesda, Md. Imagine Foundation at Leeland Public Charter School—Upper Marlboro, Md. Jeferson Academy—Washington, D.C. Kennedy Krieger Institute—Baltimore, Md.

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Public Defender Service— Washington, D.C. Sasha Bruce Youthwork— Washington, D.C. Tucson Orthopaedic Institue— Tucson, AZ University of California, San Diego Medical Center, Moores Cancer Center

“My job at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has taught me how to support and work with diverse people from diferent backgrounds. Working here is special to me, because I was once an immigrant myself. Now, I give hope to others.”

Angela Marie Vasquez, ’11 B.A., Communication Studies M.S., Human Resources Development, McDaniel College Internship: District of Columbia Rehabilitation Services Administration Mission Support Specialist Ofce of Communications U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services gallaudet.edu | 5

O U TCO M E S "Getting experience along with my degree helped me a great deal. I came to realize how competitive the workforce is, and how very fortunate I am to have my job. My advice to students: Start looking for an internship NOW; don't wait until tomorrow. Don't waste your time when you could be getting experience.�

Nico L. DiMarco, ‘13 B.S., Information Technology Internships: Gallaudet University; U.S. Internal Revenue Service Information Technology Specialist U.S. Internal Revenue Service

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“Gallaudet University has given me many opportunities to develop my career.

Student organizations, paraprofessional jobs, and an internship at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities helped lead me to my current position. My job at the Department of Homeland Security would not be possible without the education and work experience I received at Gallaudet University. My advice to students: Start networking as early as you can! Once you build a reputation and develop the right contacts, many great opportunities will come your way.”

Tifany Putt, ’13 & G-’15 B.A., Government M.P.A., Public Administration Management and Program Analyst Ofce of the Chief Human Capital Ofcer, Department of Homeland Security

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Networking D.C. is home to a large and vibrant deaf community. You will have valuable opportunities to network with deaf professionals who can share advice about workplace access and climbing the career ladder.

Internships in Washington, D.C. A Few Examples Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

DAWN, Inc.

MedStar Health

DeafTax Financial Services

Merrill Lynch

Defense Intelligence Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Discovery Channel District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking

Octagon Sports Management

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Peace Corps

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Primal Fitness

Federal Communications Commission

Sasha Bruce Youthwork

Gallaudet University— Brain and Language Lab, Multicultural Student Programs, Finance Ofce, Gallaudet Interpreting Service and more

Savvy Assistants, LLC

Humanim, Inc. Imagination Stage

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NIH Cancer Institute

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Think Local First U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

“I am very grateful that I was able to call Gallaudet my home for six years. I was both a student and an athlete, playing soccer and softball. Gallaudet provided me the knowledge and resources to be where I am today.

My advice to prospective and current students is to apply themselves in and outside of the classroom and to keep an open mind while searching for internships and or jobs. Most importantly, don’t give up!”

Kara Gulvas, ’13 & G-’15 B.A., Communications Studies M.P.A., Public Administration Human Resources Specialist U.S. Department of Justice

“As a Gallaudet student and a single mother to a beautiful daughter, I had to master the art of multitasking.

The ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities led me to my job at the FCC. I highly recommend that you have several internships; one of them may lead you to a full-time job after graduation!”

April Jackson-Woodard, ’12 B.S., Business Administration Administrative Assistant Federal Communications Commission

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I N T ER NSH I P S

“My Congressional internship taught me how to interact with people in the seat of government. I have a strong sense of pride, because by working in Congress, I am showing the world that deaf people are able to do anything. My goal is to teach our legislators about the community and show them what we can do when given an opportunity.�

Bethany A. Yance Danville, Kentucky Current Student, Communication Studies Major Internship: Ofce of U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-Kentucky)

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Internships in the Political Process Our well-established Capitol Hill Internship Program connects students of all majors with Congressional internships—just a few blocks from campus.

In the past fve years, 22 Gallaudet students have completed the program; many have gone on to careers in law, government and public policy.

Recent Internships in Congress—A Few Examples • • • •

Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md. Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif.

Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich.

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Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif.

Sen. David Vitter, R-La. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-Kan. Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky.

“There is nothing like working for a presidential campaign. Thanks to this internship, I had an inside look of a presidential campaign, saw how it operated, and got an idea of diferent parts within the campaign. This shaped my perspective on our political system, policy issues, and campaign strategies. I now understand the U.S. political process and the reasons behind political actions much more.”

Jehanne C. McCullough North Bethesda, Maryland Current Student, Government Major Hillary for America presidential campaign

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Internships Around the United States Recent Internships—A Few Examples AmeriCorps Aspen Camp—Aspen, Colo.

A.W. Research Laboratories— Brainerd, Minn.

Magee-Womens Research Institute— Pittsburgh, Penn.

Microsoft Corporation— Redmond, Wash.

Central Lakes College— Brainerd, Minn.

National Association of the Deaf Youth Leadership Camp— Stayton, Ore.

Deaf Community Advocacy Network— Sylvan Lake, Mich.

National Child Research Center

Deaf West Theatre— North Hollywood, Calif.

Duke University—Durham, N.C. Lexington Animal Hospital— Clark, N.J. Louisiana School for the Deaf

Philadelphia Insurance Companies Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy—Tallahassee, Fla. U.S. Agency for International Development U.S. Department of Veterans Afairs— St. Petersburg, Fla.

A New Program for New Opportunities Our new Risk Management and Insurance major prepares students for the many job openings in the insurance industry as its workforce ages. Several Gallaudet students have completed internships in Philadelphia in this highly lucrative feld, and one has been hired by the Philadelphia Insurance Companies.

“Gallaudet University has taught me much and helped me grow. My internship is as an underwriting intern with the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, a frm that is well known for its contributions to the communities it serves. It was for that reason I wanted to be part of their team. I look forward to furthering my knowledge and working with people to whom I look up and trust.”

Klimentina Klimentyeva Saratoga Springs, New York Current Student, Communication Studies and Risk Management and Insurance Major Internship: Philadelphia Insurance Companies

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“I am from China, and it was my lifelong dream to study in the United States.

At Gallaudet, I grew tremendously as a person and a student. Gallaudet ofers an exceptional education, and provides many support services for its international students. Working with the brilliant computer scientists in the Operating Systems and Quality Built In Groups at Microsoft has been a rich experience, and I have learned so much.”

Shuxu Tian, ’16 B.S. with University Honors, Information Technology Internships: Microsoft Corporation

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Internships and Research Around the World Recent Internships—A Few Examples Albania—World Vision International

Antigua, Guatemala—Las Voces del Silencio

Brussels, Belgium—International Disabilities Development Consortium

Westport, Ireland—Inspire Learning

Santiago, Chile—Institute de la Serdera Nicosia, Cyprus—PeacePlayers International London, England—Deafnitely Theatre Paris, France—Institute National de Jeunes Sourds East Hagåtña, Guam—OASIS Empowerment Center

Rome, Italy—Deaf Blind Children’s Agency Tokyo, Japan—Japanese ASL Signers Society Seoul, Korea—Korean Association for the Deaf Xalapa, Mexico—Asociación Resurreción de Sordos, A.C. Durban, South Africa—University of KwaZulu

Science and Technology Gallaudet students are developing apps used around the world; working with professors on educational neuroscience research; conducting genetics research in our new, state-of-the-art science labs; and interviewing on campus with companies such as Boeing.

Recent Internships—A Few Examples Anacostia River Project/Gallaudet University— Washington, D.C. Harvard University—Cambridge, Mass.

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National Institutes of Health—Bethesda, Md. St. Mary’s University—Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Howard University—Washington, D.C.

University of California, San Diego Medical Center, Moores Cancer Center

Humane Rescue Alliance--Washington, D.C.

University of Hong Kong—Pokfulam, Hong Kong

James Madison University—Harrisonburg, Va.

Washington Animal Rescue League—Washington, D.C.

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“The intersection of language, culture, and academics at Gallaudet made it the ideal place for me to prepare for my career as a physician.

My professors in the chemistry and biology programs provided meaningful mentorship and learning opportunities, allowing me to build the foundation that served me well during medical school.”

Colin S. Hill, M.D., ’11 B.S., Chemistry M.D., Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Residency, Radiation Oncology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital

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G R A D UAT E S T U DY

Increase Your Career Options with Advanced Study Gallaudet alumni have attended graduate and professional schools such as: American University

Iowa State University

Arizona State University

Johns Hopkins University

Boston University

Loyola University Maryland

Gallaudet University

Northeastern University

Columbia University

Regent University

Georgetown University

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

George Washington University Howard University

University of California, San Diego University of California, San Francisco, Hastings College of the Law University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Virginia School of Medicine

South University School of Pharmacy

Virginia Tech

Temple University, Beasley School of Law

Access for Success Gallaudet is your most efective path to a four-year college degree. With a bilingual environment and direct access to faculty, staf and campus opportunities, we are tailored for your success.

Academic expectations are high, and support is exceptional.

Education for a Lifetime Gallaudet ofers more than 50 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs.

No matter what major you choose, you will strengthen your critical thinking skills, explore global issues and gain an education that employers value.

Career Connections Few cities ofer the variety of internships that you will discover in Washington, D.C., and few universities ofer the extensive commitment to professional mentoring and practical experience that you will fnd at Gallaudet.

Academic advisors will help you select a major and plan courses to achieve your career goals. You’ll also work with consultants in our Career Center who will advise you on workforce trends and graduate school. Career Center staf maintain relationships with employers and internship sites around the world, and bring a wide range of employers to recruit on campus.

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There are 240 deaf lawyers in the United States.

Many are Gallaudet graduates.

Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity educational institution.

A Degree from Gallaudet is an Exceptional Value.

Studies show that a bachelor’s degree increases your earning potential—and at Gallaudet, you can earn your degree at an afordable cost.

Our tuition and fees are 38 percent lower than the U.S. national average for public out-of-state tuition, and 91 percent of students receive fnancial aid or scholarships.

Gallaudet students graduate with very low debt, nearly two-thirds less than the national average.

Gallaudet is the world’s only university designed to be barrier-free for deaf and hard of hearing students.

That’s why we’re such a good investment— and why alumni are achieving professional success and making a diference throughout the United States and around the globe.

High Placement Rates In several of our departments ofering bachelor’s degrees, 100 percent of recent alumni are employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation.

80 Percent of Employers Agree The majority of employers agree that students should acquire broad knowledge in the arts and sciences, according to the Association of American Colleges and Universities. A Gallaudet education prepares in-demand professionals with excellent problem-solving and communication skills that they can use throughout their careers.

Programs that Work Our Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree options include internships in entrepreneurship, risk management and insurance, and public health; current internships in information technology and molecular genetics; and pre-business, pre-law and pre-medicine programs.

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