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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, the National Institutes of Health, WorldTeach International, Wells Fargo, the CIA, the Peace Corps, 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 Access Interpreting
Human Rights Campaign
Hard of Hearing Persons
Convo Communications
IBM
CyberTimez
Imagination Stage
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Deaf West Theatre
InterpretingPlus
Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Delta Airlines
Israel Experience Educational Tourism Services
Sorenson Communications
Discovery Communications
Lockheed Martin
Edmonton Humane Society
Merrill Lynch
Ernst & Young
Microsoft Corporation
Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center
Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and
Green Biologics
Sprint Corporation Starbucks Corporation TCS Associates The JBG Companies
“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) Merrill Lynch 2
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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 staff, 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, Office of Audit U.S. Agency for International Development
Employers of Recent Graduates—Federal Agencies A Partial List Central Intelligence Agency
National Park Service
U.S. Department of Justice
Defense Logistics Agency
Naval Air Systems Command
U.S. Department of State
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Agency for International Development
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Federal Communications Commission Internal Revenue Service Library of Congress National Aeronautics and Space Administration
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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. Securities and Exchange Commission
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Defense
National Museum of American History
U.S. Department of Education
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
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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. Baltimore County Public Schools
Marie Philip School at the Learning Center for the Deaf—Framingham, Mass.
Delaware School for the Deaf
National Association of the Deaf— Silver Spring, Md.
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. Jefferson Academy—Washington, D.C. 4
Kennedy Krieger Institute—Baltimore, Md.
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National Council on Disability— Washington, D.C. Public Defender Service— Washington, D.C. 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 different 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, Gallaudet University Internship: District of Columbia Rehabilitation Services Administration Mission Support Specialist Office of Communications U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services gallaudet.edu | 5
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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
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
DAWN, Inc.
Merrill Lynch
Defense Intelligence Agency
NASA
Discovery Channel
National Zoo
District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
Octagon Sports Management
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 Humanim, Inc. Imagination Stage
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Primal Fitness Sasha Bruce Youthwork Savvy Assistants, LLC Think Local First U.S. Environmental Protection Agency— 13 students in the past four years U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 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, Gallaudet University M.S., Finance, University of Phoenix Lead Budget Analyst U.S. Defense Logistics Agency
“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 completed an internship with the Federal Communications Commission before joining the Small Business Administration. Along with Sophia Patrick, ’15, he was in charge of launching the administration’s new videophone service. Today, he continues to provide outreach to deaf entrepeneurs.
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“My internship has taught me the roles people play in politics, and has made me feel more empowered to stand up for myself. My advice for people who are looking for internships is to immerse oneself in an unfamiliar environment. You will learn more quickly and think on your feet when coming out of your comfort zone.� Marissa Riveria Current Student, Communication Studies Internship: Office of U.S. Congressman Mark Takano (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.
“I chose this internship because I realized my passion for law. I wanted more experience in Congress with the legislative process. After Gallaudet, I want to go to law school, and eventually work in a law office or for a nonprofit organization.” Michael Snyder Current Student Government major; pre-law concentration Internship: Office of U.S. Congressman Mark Takano (D-Calif.)
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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. Central Lakes College— 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
Magee-Womens Research Institute— Pittsburgh, Penn. Maryland School for the Deaf Microsoft Corporation— Redmond, Wash. National Association of the Deaf Youth Leadership Camp— Stayton, Ore. Philadelphia Insurance Companies Ross-Jones Law Office— Edmond, Okla. Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy—Tallahassee, Fla. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs— 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 field, and one has been hired by the Philadelphia Insurance Companies.
“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, ’12, ’16 B.S. Accounting 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 offers 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—Deafinitely 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.
University of California, San Diego Medical Center, Moores Cancer Center
Howard University—Washington, D.C.
University of Hong Kong—Pokfulam, Hong Kong
James Madison University—Harrisonburg, Va.
Washington Animal Rescue League—Washington, D.C.
National Institutes of Health—Bethesda, Md.
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“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 path for me: beginning my doctoral studies in Biomedical Science.” Lorne Farovitch, ’14 B.S., Biology and B.A., Chemistry, Gallaudet University M.S., Environmental Science, Rochester Institute of Technology Ph.D. student, Biomedical Science, 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
Loyola University Maryland
Arizona State University
Pacific School of Theology
Boston University
Regent University
University of California, San Diego
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago
University of California, San Francisco, Hastings College of the Law
Georgetown University Howard University
South University School of Pharmacy
Iowa State University
Temple University, Beasley School of Law
Johns Hopkins University
University of Baltimore School of Law
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Virginia School of Medicine
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. Career Center staff maintain relationships with employers and internship sites around the world, and bring a wide range of employers to recruit on campus. 16
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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 affordable 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 financial 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 difference throughout the United States and around the globe.
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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