Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
Location: 107 Communications Building
Phone: (409) 880-8952
Chair: Zanthia Smith, Ph.D.(Interim)
Administrative Associate, Sr. - Lynn Boswell
Office: Communication Building 107 - A
Video Phone: 409-681-4816
Email: lboswell@lamar.edu
Mailing Address - Department of Deaf Studies & Deaf Education
Lamar University
PO Box 10113
Beaumont, Texas 77710
Phone - (409) 880-8170
Video Phone - (409) 681-4816
Program Director, Ed.D in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education - M. Diane Clark, Ph.D.
Email: mclark22@lamar.edu
Program Director, M.A. in Deaf Studies - Sean Hauschildt, Ed.D.
Email: shauschildt@lamar.edu
Program Director, M.S. in Deaf Studies Deaf Education - Jamie Bencak
Email: jbencak@lamar.edu
Program Director, B.A. in American Sign Language - Scott Cohen, Ph.D.
Email: scohen1@lamar.edu
Vision Statement
DSDE, acclaimed as a pioneer and nationally recognized bilingual program in the field of Deaf Education and Deaf Studies, leads in innovation in education, research, and service to Deaf individuals.
Mission Statement
The department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education (DSDE) cultivates and inspires students with research base innovative learning opportunities to become scholars, service providers, and advocates.
Programs
- 21st Century Deaf Education Certificate
- American Sign Language (B.A.) Advocacy Track
- American Sign Language (B.A.) Interpreting Track
- American Sign Language (B.A.) Teacher Certification Concentration
- American Sign Language Minor
- Deaf Education (M.S.)
- Deaf Studies (M.A.)
- Deaf Studies and Deaf Education (Ed.D.)