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Sign Language Interpreting, B.A.

The sign language interpreting major provides students with two years of study about the culture and community of Deaf people, including their language, American Sign Language (ASL); followed by two years of study in interpreting. Studies include models of interpreting, development of cognitive skills, translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, types of interpreting jobs, culturally sensitive involvement in the Deaf Community, ethics, professionalism, and skills necessary for taking interpreting certification exams. Graduates of the program possess foundational interpreting skills for entry level work in most community and educational settings and are generally prepared to begin working in the field with a knowledge base that will allow them to pass certification tests.

Admission to Interpretation Program Candidacy

In order to obtain admission for candidacy, a student must meet the following requirements:

  1. Have successfully passed INT 290 - Fundamentals of Interpreting and ASL 211 - American Sign Language III
  2. Have a minimum of a C average in all major courses
  3. Receive a passing score on the Sign Language Proficiency interview
  4. Receive a passing score on the Aptitude Checklist

Program Requirements

Bethel Core

ASL 101ASL I

4
ASL 111ASL II

4
BIBL 215Old Testament Literature

3
BIBL 216New Testament Literature

3
ENGL 101Written Communication II

3
ENGL 102Written Communication III

3
MATH College Level Mathematics

3
PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3
PSYC 182General Psychology

3
SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3
THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3
 
Choose two of three options for a total of 6 hours:

6
FA/THTR/ART/Music Elective(s)

3
HIST History Elective

3
LIT Literature Elective

3
 
Choose one course from the following:

3
BIOL 115Human Biology

3
OR
NS 110Environmental Science

3
OR
NS 291Physical World

3
OR
Any BIOL,CHEM, PHYS

3-4
Total Credit Hours:44

Major

ASL 201ASL III

4
ASL 208American Deaf Culture

3
ASL 211ASL IV

4
ASL 214Advanced Fingerspelling and Numbers

2
ASL 312Advanced Deaf Studies

3
ASL 315American Sign Language V

3
ASL 316American Sign Language VI

3
INT 290Fundamentals of Interpreting

3
INT 301Interpreting I

4
INT 302Interpreting II

4
INT 401Interpreting III

4
INT 402Interactive Interpreting

3
INT 425Professionalism in Interpreting

4
INT 450Interpreting Internship

8
Total Credit Hours:52

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:24

Total Credit Hours: 120