Psychology, Education & Human Services Department
Welcome to the Psychology, Education, and Human Services Department. This department, comprised of many disciplines, provides students with a strong liberal arts background leading to success in academic or career pathways. Our programs offer students the opportunity to learn from teachers active in their field of study and to apply their classroom learning to real-world practice through field placements and community interactions. Whether you want to be a psychologist, a teacher, a social worker, or a sign language interpreter, the PEHS program curriculums will help you achieve your long-term goals.
Department Head
Heidi Braunschweig
Spring 2025, Office Hours:
Monday, (Virtual)
Tuesday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Office: BR-21F
Telephone: 215-751-8448
Programs
A.A., Education: Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade)
A.A., Education: Middle Level (4th to 8th Grade)
Coordinator: Amy Saia,
Spring 2025, Office Hours: Please email to schedule an appointment
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Office: W1-15A
A.A., Education: Middle and Secondary
Coordinator: Nichole Webster,
Spring 2025, Office Hours:
Monday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Office: BR-15
Telephone: 215-751-8650
A.A., Psychology
Coordinator: Richard Frei,
Spring 2025, Office Hours:
Monday & Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Campus)
Tuesday, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Virtual Live)
Office: B2-28L
Telephone: 215-751-8506
A.A.S., ASL/English Interpreting
Coordinator: Brian Morrison,
Spring 2025, Office Hours: Please email to schedule an appointment
Monday & Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Office: BR-74C
Telephone: 215-751-8291
A.A.S., Behavioral Health and Human Services
Coordinator: Terrilyn Hickman-Allen,
Spring 2025, Office Hours: To make an appointment please email.
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:55 - 11:55 a.m. and 3:05 - 3:35 p.m.
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Office: BR-58
Telephone: 215-751-8550
Certificates
Human Services (Academic Certificate)
Recovery Leadership (Proficiency Certificate)
Coordinator: If inquiring about the certificate program, please email
Spring 2025, Office Hours:
Office:
Telephone:
Multidisciplinary Course Offerings
The Psychology, Education and Human Services department offers courses in the following disciplines (click on discipline for list of courses):
- American Sign Language/English Interpreting
- Behavioral Health and Human Services
- Education
- Leadership Studies
- Psychology
- Women's Studies
Transfer Opportunities
Some of the schools our students successfully transfer to include:
- Temple University
- Jefferson University
- St. Joseph's University
- Drexel University
- LaSalle University
- Widener University
- Chestnut Hill College
- Immacualta University
- Lincoln University
Learn more about our transfer agreements here.