BA in American Sign Language and Interpreting
American Sign Language and Interpreting at Liberty University will equip you with the knowledge and skillset to bridge communication and cultural gaps as an effective professional Sign Language interpreter.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$23,800 per year
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
American Sign Language and Interpreting at Liberty University is offered through the Department of Modern Languages.
Key facts
The field of interpreting is experiencing exponential growth, and skilled professional interpreters are in demand.
Courses included
- American Sign Language
- Theory and Application of Fingerspelling and Numbers
- Deaf Studies
- ASL Linguistics
- Composition and Rhetoric
- Inquiry
Career Opportunities
- Educational interpreting
- Video relay services
- Corporate interpreting
- Freelance interpreting
- Various other life situations
Minimum requirements
Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:
- Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college
- GED scores (if applicable)
- Consistency and trends of grades
- Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT
- Essay submission
50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:
- High School GPA: 3.15-3.83
- SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220
- ACT composite: 20-27