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Fact Sheet

 

American Sign Language/English Interpreting

The ASL/English Interpreting major prepares students to work with children and adults who are deaf or have hearing loss. Intensive training provides graduates with knowledge and authentic experiences to become confident, professional interpreters who are qualified to practice in educational and community settings.

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Three American Sign Language/English Interpreting students stand against a colorful wall. The girl on the far right is signing with both hands.

Degree Program

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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Practicum Experience

  • Students graduate with 500+ hours of work experience
  • Community collaborations: counseling, nursing, Sorenson Video Relay Service, Purple Video Relay Services, Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center, Cleveland Museum of Art

Employment

Graduates of this program are employed in these areas:

  • K–12 and post-secondary schools
  • Community agencies for general practice
  • Community interpreting (e.g., medical, mental health, business and industry, government, legal, and personal)
  • Video relay interpreting agencies (e.g., Sorensen or Purple Video Relay)

Student Satisfaction

"The dedication and support that the faculty of С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's interpreting program provide their students is unmatched. They believe every student has potential to succeed and will give you the tools necessary to do so. My experiences at Kent are ones I will never forget, and I am forever grateful for the friendships and mentors I gained from this program. I owe all my success to KSU's ASEI program."

Tehya Morgan, B.S. '19

 

"The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ ASEI program was extremely productive, supportive, and provided varying perspectives on all aspects of what interpreters do, but the program was much more than that. It was a passionate group of both working and future interpreters who believed in leaving a positive mark on every place we go and individual we serve. ASEI ensures each student is able to become a successful, working interpreter with the proper tools to thrive in the professional environment and function as a life-long learner. I am forever grateful to my professors, peers, and Deaf community members who aided in my graduating with the privilege of working in my dream career."

Julia Coulman, B.S. '19

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