BS American Sign Language/English Interpreting

Course Overview This Bachelor of Science program equips students with the expertise to become professional interpreters, serving deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals across diverse educational and community settings. The curriculum provides a rigorous foundation in interpreting models, professional ethics, and comparative linguistics between English and American Sign Language (ASL). Graduates are prepared for national certification and enter the field with significant hands-on experience gained through clinical hours and mentorship. Key Program Highlights Prepares for National Interpreter Certification (NIC) and Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Gain approximately 400 hours of real-world clinical and practical experience Develop fluency in ASL and a deep understanding of linguistics and professional ethics Option to pursue an educational interpreting concentration for pre-K-12 licensure in Ohio Learn from nationally certified instructors and receive valuable mentorship from working interpreters