D. Susan R. Easterbrooks Ed. My major area of instruction within the department is the education of students who are deaf and hard of hearing. The program is taught collaboratively with the University of Georgia. Students from both programs meet to share 6 courses. GSU students receive a broad background across service options and communication philosophies.
Several courses are web-based.
The major theme of my research is to investigate and identify the efficacy of various interventions and strategies, especially with deaf students who have additional learning disorders. I have been very active at the national level as a member of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and in the Council for Exceptional Children . Improving practices for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Preventing returns on teacher guaranties and warranties. Teacher Education and Special Education.