Sign language interpreting

The faculty of Bethel Collegeʼs Deaf Studies and Interpreter Training Program strive to bring students into the d/Deaf community and the interpreting profession through a challenging and nurturing academic environment. This environment encourages critical and creative thinking, integrates the Scriptures and personal faith with formal studies and challenges students toward a global perspective. Specifically, students are educated about the language and culture of the Deaf community, trained in the essentials of sign language interpreting, and assisted in developing professional and ethical decision-making skills. Our curriculum aligns with CIT and NADʼs standards and reflects the skill mastery criteria outlined by RID.