120 Credit Hours

Description

The Sign Language Interpreting concentration provides high quality instruction and training in practical and theoretical issues, skills, knowledge, and professionalism pertaining to the provision of interpreting services to the Deaf, Hard of hearing, Deaf-Blind and hearing consumers in a variety of settings so students may effectively minister for Christ in the Deaf community as professional interpreters. Upon completion, the graduate should possess the entry level skills necessary to serve as a qualified interpreter in a variety of settings, including educational settings, places of business, ministry, healthcare, and government agencies.