Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
Location: 107 Communications Building
Phone: (409) 880-1780
Chair: M. Diane Clark, Ph.D.
Chair - M. Diane Clark, Ph.D.
Voice: 409-880-1848
Video Phone: 409-299-4689
Email: diane.clark@lamar.edu
Assistant - Lynn Boswell
Video Phone: 409-681-4816
Email: lboswell@lamar.edu
Advisor - Zanthia Smith, Ed.D
Voice: 409-880-8952
Email: zysmith@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.) Concentration in Advocacy
- American Sign Language (B.A.) Concentration in Interpreting
- 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.)