Faculty and Staff

Sheryl Cooper, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Deaf Studies Program Coordinator

Education and Certification

• Ph.D. in Educational Administration, Gallaudet University
• M.A. in Deafness Rehabilitation Counseling, New York University
• B.A. in Communication, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
• ASL Interpreter certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.

Courses Taught

• Introduction to the Deafblind Community
• Career Exploration in Deaf studies
• Deaf Studies Internship
• Introduction to Interpreting
• Social Services in the Deaf Community

Professional Interests

• The Deafblind Community
• The Jewish Deaf Community
• Interpreting
• Academic Status of ASL on college campuses

Research Interests

• Academic Status of Sign Language in Institutions of Higher Education in the United States
• Career Paths of Deaf Studies Graduates
• Status of Sign Language on College Campuses
• Service Learning in Deaf Studies