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THE CAREER ADVANTAGE
More than 95 percent of recent Gallaudet graduates are employed or in graduate school. Join alumni who work at the White House, the Smithsonian, Lockheed Martin, BENTEK Energy, the National Institutes of Health, WorldTeach International, Wells Fargo, the CIA, the Peace Corps, Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc., Volkswagen of America, Starbucks corporate headquarters and more. Of course, great jobs only tell part of the story. Maybe you want to travel. Invent something. Run for political office. Start your own company. Make a difference in the lives of children. Then you’ve found the right university. Gallaudet students, alumni and faculty are influencing 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 80 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. The median annual earnings range of those employed full time is $30,000 to $39,999 in their first year.
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Employers of Recent Graduates— Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations A Partial List Aqua Hands, LLC Booz Allen Hamilton Convo Communications Deaf West Theatre Delta Airlines Discovery Communications Edmonton Humane Society Ernst & Young Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center Green Biologics Human Rights Campaign IBM Imagination Stage InterpretingPlus Israel Experience Educational Tourism Services Lockheed Martin Merrill Lynch Microsoft Corporation Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Sorenson Communications Sprint Corporation Starbucks Corporation TCS Associates Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc. Volkswagen of America
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“The single most inspiring thing about my job is being part of the Global Store Development team, which ensures Starbucks is being environmentally responsible while operating in an efficient manner. Every day, I overcome new challenges and resolve issues.” Adam Novsam, ’90 B.S., Business Administration Business Analyst Starbucks Corporate Headquarters
“The challenging courses at Gallaudet helped me imagine what the working world would be like. Thanks to the Career Center and the three internships I had before graduation (at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Smithsonian Institution and the Department of Labor), I learned the importance of professional networking. Networking helped me land a job with Merrill Lynch. “My advice to current students is to begin your job search while you’re still in college, even as early as your junior year.” Robert Tackie, ’02 B.S., Computer Information Systems (currently offered as Information Technology)
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O U TCO M E S Mary Harman plans to attend law school after graduating from Gallaudet. Greg Hlibok, ‘89, was Mary’s internship supervisor at the FCC. He was delighted with the opportunity to mentor a Gallaudet student. “The internship program is precious to me because I benefitted from it when I was a Gallaudet student,” he said.
“The vast opportunities and learning experiences I had at Gallaudet play a vital role in my current position as an attorney and administrator at the Federal Communications Commission. I acquired the essential leadership, academic and social tools at Gallaudet that enabled me to pursue success in my career.” Gregory Hlibok, ’89 B.A., Government J.D., Hofstra University Chief, Disability Rights Office Federal Communications Commission
“Interning at the FCC’s Disability Rights Office showed me that this is where my passion lies. I want to continue my advocacy after graduation, and this was a perfect place to get my start.” Mary Harman Current Student, Business Administration and Government Major Internship: Federal Communications Commission Student Body Government President
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 Aeronautics and Space Administration National Institutes of Health National Museum of American History Naval Air Systems Command U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Congress U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Defense U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Justice U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of the Treasury U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission The White House
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Education, Community Services and Healthcare These three fields are projected to be among the top five 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 fields. Below is a small sample of organizations employing recent Gallaudet graduates and offering internships to our students.
Recent Employers AmeriCorps Anchorage School District Austin Community College California School for the Deaf, Riverside Coastal Carolina Community College Cochise College Comprehensive Service Center for Rehabilitation Dallas Independent School District Gallaudet University Kendall Demonstration Elementary School Kennedy Krieger Institute
Louisiana School for the Deaf Maryland School for the Deaf Moda Health PAHrtners Deaf Services St. Alexius Medical Center St. Rita School for the Deaf Samaritan House of Atlanta Sequoia Charter School Sotheby’s Institute of Art Texas School for the Deaf
Recent Internship Sites American School for the Deaf—West Hartford, Conn. Baltimore County Public Schools Delaware School for the Deaf Easter Seals Child Development Center—Washington, D.C. Frederick Community College—Frederick, Md. Kennedy Krieger Institute—Baltimore, Md. National Association of the Deaf—Silver Spring, Md. National Council on Disability—Washington, D.C. Public Defender Service—Washington, D.C. University of California, San Diego Medical Center, Moores Cancer Center
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“I educated Peace Corps staff about Deaf Culture and accessibility issues that could be resolved in order to recruit more deaf volunteers. People listened to my vision and statements with interest.” Rita Torres, ’13 B.A., International Studies Internship: Peace Corps, Washington, D.C. Inventory Management Assistant, Peace Corps
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O U TCO M E S “I used to think about things in a concrete, hands-on way. It’s been different since I met and studied with information technology professor Dr. Karen Alkoby, partly because she’s deaf like me but also because of the ways she challenged me to think about IT critically. I use everything I’ve learned about IT at Gallaudet to contribute to my job.” Dana Harman, ‘13 B.S., Information Technology Information Technology Specialist U.S. Department of the Treasury
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“I got my two summer internships at NASA through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Recruitment Program, which led to a permanent full-time job. Motivation is a necessity in pursuing your dream job. Working in the federal government can be very rewarding and provides opportunities to show what you’re capable of doing.” Arthur Chan, ‘09 B.S., Accounting Resource Analyst NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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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 Defense Intelligence Agency Discovery Channel Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Communications Commission Gallaudet University— Brain and Language Lab, Multicultural Student Programs, Finance Office, Gallaudet Interpreting Service and more
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Imagination Stage John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Merrill Lynch NASA National Children’s Museum National Zoo Octagon Sports Management U.S. Environmental Protection Agency—13 students in the past four years U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Volkswagen of America The White House
“Gallaudet is a beacon of opportunity because of its academics, location and culture. Graduating with a B.S. in mathematics gave me plenty of tools and the confidence to tackle any type of challenge.” Jon Mowl, ’10 B.S., Mathematics Senior Budget Analyst, Fort Belvoir U.S. Department of Defense
“The Small Business Administration is a great place to be because we all share the same goal: improving accessibility and paving a better path to success. If you have plenty of ideas and are able to work independently, SBA is the right place for you.” Jarvis Grindstaff, ’14 B.S., Business Administration and Information Technology Economic Development Specialist SBA Office of Field Operations Jarvis was hired after an internship with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Along with Sophia Patrick, ’15, he was in charge of launching the SBA’s new videophone service. He continues to work on outreach to deaf entrepreneurs.
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I N T ER NSH I P S “I learned how to work more thoroughly, developing a stronger work ethic in the process. I incorporated this thought process in both my internship and my studies.� Sean Maiwald Current Student, Government Major Internship: U.S. Congressman Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.)
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Internships on Capitol Hill Our well-established Capitol Hill Internship Program connects students of all majors with Congressional internships—just a few blocks from campus. In the past five 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. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Texas Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif. Sen. David Vitter, R-La. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-Kan.
“When I arrive at the Senator’s office, the first thing I do is collect issues that people back home feel passionate about. I found a part of myself that I didn’t know I had: confidence.” Kayla Dufrene Current Student, Communication Studies and Government Major Internship: U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.)
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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. Deaf Community Advocacy Network—Sylvan Lake, Mich. Deaf West Theatre—North Hollywood, Calif. Duke University—Durham, N.C. Lexington Animal Hospital— Clark, N.J.
Louisiana School for the Deaf Maryland School for the Deaf Microsoft Corporation— Redmond, Wash. National Association of the Deaf Youth Leadership Camp— Stayton, Ore. Ross-Jones Law Office— Edmond, Okla. U.S. Veterans Affairs— St. Petersburg, Fla.
Emerging Opportunities Our upcoming Risk Management and Insurance program will prepare students for the many job openings in the insurance industry as its workforce ages. Several Gallaudet students recently completed summer internships in Philadelphia in this highly lucrative field.
“Gallaudet has taught me what hard work and dedication are like. Academic advisors, professors, coaches, career advisors and classmates have helped me expand my skills to a higher level and work harder. Utilizing the internship opportunities that Gallaudet offers has rewarded me with an experience that will allow me to advance in my future career.” Joshua Sechman Current Student, Accounting Major Internship: Philadelphia Insurance Companies
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“Working with the Operating System Group and being an integral part of a Windows product team has taught me a lot. We are currently building an app that correlates data stores with Microsoft Azure automatically. Working with brilliant minds here at Microsoft has been a rich experience.� Shuxu Tian Current Student, Information Technology Major Internship: Microsoft Corporation
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Internships and Research Around the World Recent Internships—A Few Examples Albania—World Vision International
East Hagåtña, Guam—OASIS Empowerment Center
Brussels, Belgium—International Disabilities Development Consortium
Antigua, Guatemala—Las Voces del Silencio
Santiago, Chile—Institute de la Serdera
Rome, Italy—Deaf Blind Children’s Agency
London, England—Deafinitely Theatre
Osak-Shi, Japan—Deaf Japan
Fiji Islands—UNICEF
Seoul, Korea—Korean Association for the Deaf
Paris, France—Institute National de Jeunes Sourds
Durban, South Africa—University of Kwa Zulu
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. Howard University—Washington, D.C. James Madison University— Harrisonburg, Va. National Institutes of Health— Bethesda, Md. 18
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St. Mary’s University—Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada University of California, San Diego Medical Center, Moores Cancer Center University of Hong Kong— Pokfulam, Hong Kong Washington Animal Rescue League— Washington, D.C.
“The opportunities for access to direct communication available at Gallaudet University enabled me to explore my passion in the science field thoroughly without any barriers. The personal growth I experienced established a clear road for me: receiving a doctoral degree in microbiology.” Lorne Farovitch, ’14 B.S., Biology and B.A., Chemistry Research Assistant, Center for Biodefense Immune Modeling University of Rochester
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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 Arizona State University Boston University Gallaudet University Georgetown University Howard University Johns Hopkins University Loyola University Maryland School of the Art Institute of Chicago South University School of Pharmacy Temple University, Beasley School of Law University of Baltimore School of Law 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
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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 difference throughout the United States and around the globe.
Access for Success Gallaudet is your most effective path to a four-year college degree. With a bilingual environment and direct access to faculty, staff and campus opportunities, we are tailored for your success. Academic expectations are high, and support is exceptional.
Education for a Lifetime Gallaudet offers 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 offer the variety of internships that you will discover in Washington, D.C., and few universities offer the extensive commitment to professional mentoring and practical experience that you will find 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. The Career Center staff maintain relationships with employers and internship sites around the world, and bring a wide range of employers to recruit on campus.
Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity educational institution.
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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 affordable cost. Our tuition and fees are 38 percent lower than the U.S. national average for public out-of-state tuition, and 90 percent of students receive financial aid or scholarships. Gallaudet students graduate with very low debt, nearly two-thirds less than the national average.
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100 Percent Placement In many of our departments offering 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 upcoming programs and internships in entrepreneurship and risk management; current internships in information technology and molecular genetics; and pre-business, pre-law and pre-medicine programs.
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