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Capstone Experience (SL 489)

Term: 2020-2021 Fall

Faculty

Sara C Evans

Dr. Evans is a graduate of THE University of Tennessee where she completed her PhD in Deaf Education and Interpreting Education.  She earned her M.Ed. in Teaching ASL from Tennessee Temple and her BS in Early Childhood Education from Berry College.  She has taught Deaf Education in the public schools for almost 19 years and has spent the last 15 years interpreting at the college level, community interpreting as well as with VRS and VRI.  In addition she has taught at the college level teaching ASL, Deaf Education and Interpreting at UT, Eastern Kentucky University and Lee University.  

Missions is a big part of her focus and providing the best interpreters for the Deaf community!

Her favorite bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Description

The Capstone Experience is completed near the end of baccalaureate program of study. This class
focuses on a synthesis of the information, material, theories, and methodologies provided in the
Deaf Studies program. It will include reading and reflecting on discipline-specific literature that will
reinforce a biblical world view, enhance critical thinking skills, and broaden subject content knowledge
to prepare the student to be an effective professional in the Deaf community. Students complete a final
portfolio and conduct an internship oriented toward the student’s future academic or vocational goals.