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School of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, and Education
In keeping with Delgado's Mission Statement, the School of Liberal Arts, Social Science,
and Education (LASSE) provides a comprehensive education in the fine arts, humanities,
and social sciences. The school is also dedicated to the improvement of the fundamental
skills of reading, writing, and comprehension and to the provision of a functional
understanding of the relationship between language and thought.
Louisiana Gateway English & Math Success Symposium on April 11, 2025
Share best practices, support student success in the classroom, and foster a statewide discussion about co-requisite education.
School Highlights
- Comprehensive Academic Support: Our state-of-the-art Center for Writing, Reading, and Communications offers all Delgado
students persoanlized assistance to excel in their academic projects
- Creative and Cultural Engagement: We bring learning to life through vibrabt activities and events, including plays,
poetry readings, art exhibitions, an annual international fair, and live music performances.
- Foundation for Student Success: As the cornerstone of general education, our courses in English, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts serve the majority of degree-seeking students, providing essential skills and knowledge for academic and career growth.
Message From The Dean
At LASSE, we are proud to be the heart of learning at Delgado, offering a dynamic range pf programs that prepare students for meaningful careers, community engagement, and lifelong learning. With over 21 disciplines and 10 distinct programs - including American Sign Language, Criminal Justice, Digital Photography, Teaching Grades 1-5, and Visual Communications - our school provides opportunities to explore your passions and develop your skills.
Our committment extends beyond the classroom. We serve the Delgado community through vibrant cultural and creative experiences, such as theater productions, poetry readings, art exhibitions, an annual international fair, and live music events. Our state-of-the-art Center for Writing, Reading, and Communications is here to support all students in achieving their academic and personal goals.
For students who have completed 30 or more creit hours, personalized faculty advising helps you stay on track for graduation. With one-on-one guidance, we assist you in navigating your program requirements, exploring career pathways, and setting clear goals for your future.
Whether you're pursuing a degree or enriching your knowledge through one of our general education courses, we are here to inspire and support you every step of the way. On behalf of our dedicated faculty and staff, welcome to LASSE - we look forward to being part of your success story!
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School Administration
Emily Cosper
Dean
ecospe@dcc.edu
Building 1 115E
504-671-6536
Jennifer Bennett
Assistant Dean
jbennes1@dcc.edu
Building 1 120E
504-671-6535
School Departments
Department of College and Career Success Skills and Communication Studies
Jackson Moss, Department Chair
jhmoss@dcc.edu
Building 1 115E06
504-671-6328
Disciplines:
College and Career Success Skills
Communication Studies
Department of English
Shaye Hope, Department Chair
eshope@dcc.edu
Building 1 115E17
504-671-6329
Jackson Moss, Assistant Chair
jhmoss@dcc.edu
Building 1 115E06
504-671-6328
Department of Languages and Education
Shawnte Lofton, Chair
slofto@dcc.edu
Building 1 120E
504-671-6397
Elizabeth Feltey, Assistant Chair
efelte@dcc.edu
Building 1 118E21
504-671-6613
Disciplines:
American Sign Language
Care and Development of Young Children
English as a Second Language
French
Spanish
Teaching Grades 1-5
Programs:
American Sign Language
Care and Development of Young Children
English as a Second Language
Teaching Grades 1-5
Department of Liberal Arts
Michael Santos, Chair
msanto1@dcc.edu
Building 1 118E27
504-671-6392
Kenya Jackson, Assistant Chair
kjacks1@dcc.edu
Building 1 118E06
504-671-6367
Disciplines:
Fine Art
History
Humanities
Music
Music Business
Philosophy
Theatre
Visual Communications
Programs:
Visual Communications
Digital Photography, C.T.S.
Department of Social Sciences
Linda Kieffer, Department Chair
lkieff@dcc.edu
Building 1 119E23
504-671-6512
Disciplines:
Anthropology
Criminal Justice
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Programs:
Criminal Justice
West Bank Campus
Sarah Inman, Assistant Department Chair
sinman@dcc.edu
LaRocca Hall 233
504-762-3225
All Disciplines and Programs