Courses

ASL 409 ASL Internship

Deaf Studies majors in the non-licensure Education concentration will participate in a 3 credit internship. The internship integrates the knowledge, values and skills students have acquired over their years of study. Through the internship students are given the opportunity to work with Deaf children in an education or after school setting. The hands-on setting allows interns to experience the various tasks, situations and responsibilities a signing paraprofessional encounters. Deaf Studies minors will participate in a 1 credit internship. This internship is flexible and is intended to relate to a student’s area of interest. It may include volunteering at a school, church, social services agency or other community agency that provides services for the Deaf community. Students may also design a special project in consultation with their advisor. Prerequisite: ASL 307, 320, Gallaudet semester. Corequisite: ASL 410.

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  • Deaf Studies

    With a Deaf studies degree, you’ll be equipped to work at the intersection of language, access, and advocacy in diverse fields.

  • Sign Language Interpreting

    Goshen College offers one of the few four-year bachelor’s degree programs in sign language interpreting in the region. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, real-world experiences and a strong foundation in ethics and communication.

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