Sign Language Programs at Bethel

You'll experience personal attention, tutoring sessions, interpreting opportunities and practicum coursework in our sign language program.

Do you talk with your hands? So do we! Sign Language Interpreters are in demand. A degree in this field can lead to exciting work in educational settings, at video relay services and in public settings, such as theatre performances or political events (one of our students interpreted for former President Barack Obama).

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Wesley Mast '19

Interpreting Without Limits

Sign Language Interpreting Major

Sign Language Interpreting = 120 credits (54 core + 58 major + 8 electives)

Years to complete: four
Number graduated from program: 136

Sign Language Interpreting

4-year-plan

Minor

Deaf Studies A.A. = 60 credits (27-28 core + 26 major + 6-7 electives)

American Sign Language = 23 credits

Academic Program Details

Real Experiences

Careers our graduates have secured
ASL Club
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Careers our graduates have secured

Educational interpreters in K-12 and post-secondary institutions in Indiana and elsewhere
Interpreters at video relay services and video remote interpreting companies
Interpreting instructors at interpreter training programs
Contract interpreters with profit and non-for profit agencies
Support Service Providers and interpreters for members of the deaf-blind community
Educational interpreters working abroad
Full-time missionaries for the deaf in Rwanda, China and Haiti; short-term missions work
Attorneys working with disability cases and interpreters holding SC:L certification

ASL Club

The ASL Club is advised by one of our Deaf professors with three student officers running the club. We have monthly meetings to conduct Club business with the students and provide the opportunity for them to practice their signing skills.