Deaf Studies, Sign Language Interpreting Concentration, B.A. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Sign Language Interpreting is an interdisciplinary field that combines highly developed competency in American Sign Language and English with knowledge of linguistics, interpretation, translation and principles of professional practice. The Sign Language Interpreting concentration prepares students with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to enter field of American Sign Language/English interpretation.

What you will study

This degree requires the following: Core IMPACTS (42-43 hours) in addition to preparation for the major (18 hours), major area (48 hours) and electives (12 hours). Some of the courses include Deaf History and Culture, Linguistics of Sign Language and Introduction to Interpreting. Total program: Minimum of 120 semester hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students are required to meet all university and college admission requirements—use the START YOUR APPLICATION to learn more and get started. In addition, students must: completion of Core IMPACTS completion of ENGL 1101 (or ENGL 1101H) and ENGL 1102 (or ENGL 1102H), each with a grade of “C” or better completion of ASL 1001, ASL 1002, ASL 2001, and ASL 2002 with a grade of “C” or better – Note: A “B” or better is required in ASL 1002 and ASL 2001 to advance to the next course in the sequence completion of program orientation successful completion of entrance interview: candidates will demonstrate proficiency in sign recall and visual-motor integration, and demonstrate at least intermediate conversational proficiency in American Sign Language completion of major application Apply here »

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants: Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Fall 2027 classes begin in August 2027.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application with a $60 nonrefundable application fee; fee waivers from ACT, College Board or NACAC are accepted.

Fall semester: application opens August 14; Early Action application and Honors and scholarship priority deadline November 15; final application and Regular Decision deadline May 1; official transcripts and test scores due June 1.

Spring semester: early application October 1, regular application December 1. Summer semester: early application February 1, final application April 1, final documents May 1.

Official SAT or ACT scores are required for the Atlanta Campus for Fall 2026 admission and later (SAT code 5251, ACT code 0826).

November is Apply to College Month with no application fee; the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/

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