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Dr. Dianne Hengst

Dr. Dianne P. Hengst
Director/Assistant Dean of Students

Dr. Hengst's Bio

 

Currently serves as the Director for The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and Assistant Dean of Students at UT Arlington. Served as Assistant Director of OSD at UT Arlington from November 1999 through September 2000. Primarily works with students who have been diagnosed with Learning Disabilities and psychiatric disorders. Previously held position at UT Arlington as Counseling/Learning Specialist in Counseling and Career Development from September 1998 through November 1999.

Education includes the following:

  • BA in Psychology from The University of Texas in Austin in 1985
  • MA in School Psychology from Trinity University in San Antonio in 1994
  • MA in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL in 1998.
  • Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL in 2003.

Dianne has been involved in the field of counseling and clinical psychology since 1985 with experience ranging from public schools (grades 1-12), community mental health centers, state psychiatric facilities and acute care psychiatric hospitals. "I began my career in postsecondary education at UT Arlington in 1998 and love working with students".

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