Language Programs

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Why Choose a Language Program at Goshen College?

Language is a powerful tool — for connection, advocacy, and cultural understanding. At Goshen College, our language programs equip you to use language with skill and purpose, whether you’re building fluency in Spanish or preparing to interpret in American Sign Language. Through classroom learning, community engagement, and cultural immersion, you’ll grow as a communicator and global citizen.

Language Programs

All Majors & Minors

  • 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.

  • Spanish

    As a Spanish major or minor at Goshen College, you’ll learn to communicate confidently and effectively in one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

    As a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) major or minor at Goshen College, you’ll gain the skills and cultural understanding needed to support English language learners in classrooms and communities, both locally and globally.

  • Undecided

    Choosing to be undecided means being intentional about finding a path that’s right for you.

    All Majors & Minors

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