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Article
Deaf Studies Alumni Perceptions of the Academic Program and Off-campus Internship
American Annals of the Deaf
(2012)
Abstract
Alumni of an undergraduate Deaf studies program completed an online survey about their education and employment after graduation and their perceptions of their internship and undergraduate academic program. Demographically, this population of Deaf studies alumni represented a higher percentage of women and dual-major graduates than was present in the general university population. It was found that most of the alumni reported using the knowledge and skills from the Deaf studies program in their current job. Current employment among alumni was almost 100%, and most of the alumni had positive perceptions regarding their personal, academic, and professional growth as it related to their internship and undergraduate Deaf studies program. The study findings underscore the need for continued support of Deaf studies programs. Suggestions are provided for program directors regarding the development of internships and academic programs for students in Deaf studies.
Keywords
- Deaf Studies,
- Program Assessment,
- Internship,
- Alumni Survey
Disciplines
Publication Date
Fall 2012
Publisher Statement
Gallaudet University Press
Citation Information
Sheryl B Cooper, Diana C Emanuel and Jody H Cripps. "Deaf Studies Alumni Perceptions of the Academic Program and Off-campus Internship" American Annals of the Deaf Vol. 157 Iss. 4 (2012) p. 373 - 390 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jody-cripps/37/