Welcome to the Department of Psychology, Education, and Human Services at the Community College of Philadelphia.

For questions about the department, please contact (email preferred):

Donald Bowers, Ph.D., Professor
Department Chair
Email: dbowers@ccp.edu
Phone: (215) 751-8451
Room: BR-21

The ASL/English Interpreting (INT) curriculum prepares students to work as professional interpreters with Deaf and nondeaf (hearing) people. The goal of the ASL/English interpreter is to make communication as complete and equal as possible for both Deaf and nondeaf participants by conveying as accurately as possible the thoughts, feelings, words, attitudes and meanings of the message, whether it is expressed in spoken English, American Sign Language (ASL) or other forms of signed communication. Thus, interpreters must be bilingual, skilled in both English and ASL, and bicultural, knowledgeable about the cultures of both Deaf and nondeaf people.

For more information, contact:

Eve West, M.Ed., M.A., Associate Professor
Coordinator
Phone: (215) 751-8291
Room: BR-44J
Email: eawest@ccp.edu

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The BHHS curriculum is designed for students interested in working with people in need. Students will have the opportunity to study human behavior and human development within the context of the psychological, social, and biophysical environments in which people live. They will develop skills needed to work with others both one-on-one and in groups. They will develop the value base from which they will practice and learn the ethical standards of the helping professions. They will learn to appreciate and work in a multicultural environment. As a major part of their study, they will also have the opportunity to work directly with people in need by being assigned two field placements with agencies and institutions in the community.

For more information, contact:

Pascal Scoles, D.S.W., LCSW, Professor
Coordinator
Phone: (215) 751-8597
Room W2-45
Email: pscoles@ccp.edu

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The Early Childhood Education program develops the knowledge and skills of students interested in working in a variety of programs for infants, toddlers and preschool-age children. Graduates of this program work as staff and directors of child care centers, group supervisors in child care centers, parent educators and children’s museum staff members. The program provides both a sound theoretical foundation in principles of human growth and development from the prenatal to the early school years, as well as a functional understanding of programs and curricula appropriate to the young child. Students participate in field experiences in child care centers, nursery schools, kindergartens, family child care homes and programs providing special services for children.

For more information, contact:

Jay Willette, M.S., Instructor
Coordinator
Phone: (215) 751-8515
Room: W1-13
Email: jwillette@ccp.edu

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The Education curriculum prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions by introducing them to the field of education while guiding them through a coherent sequence of liberal arts and sciences courses. By doing this, they prepare for careers in the field of education. After successful completion of this curriculum, students receive an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree.

NOTE: Because of changes by the PA Department of Education to teacher certification guidelines, the Education curriculum (Elementary Option) will undergo a major revision to meet these guidelines. Please read this important letter sent to all education students in Many 2010. We expect the new curriculum to be in place for the Spring 2011 semester.

For more information, contact:

Marcia Epstein, Ed.M., C.A.S., Professor
Coordinator
Phone: (215) 751-8568
Room: W3-8
Email: mepstein@ccp.edu

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The certificate program in Leadership Studies provides a coherent array of courses for the development of leadership knowledge and skills. The program provides valuable instruction for leaders and potential leaders among current students and other citizens who are members of neighborhood, civic, arts, and community professions.

For more information, contact:

Pascal Scoles, D.S.W., LCSW, Professor
Coordinator
Phone: (215) 751-8597
Room W2-45
Email: pscoles@ccp.edu

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The Psychology degree program is for students planning to transfer to baccalaureate programs in psychology after study at Community College of Philadelphia and for students undecided about their long-term educational goals, but interested in the behavioral sciences. Because transfer institutions require specific courses to be taken prior to entry, it is highly recommended that students consult catalogues of schools to which they might transfer and transfer worksheets available in the Career and Transfer Center, as well as their advisors and mentors, in order to make appropriate selections for their elective courses. The A.A degree in Psychology is appropriate for students who wish to emphasize behavioral science fields, whether for personal interest or with goal of transfer to major in psychology or in related fields such as cognitive science, counseling, and educational psychology.

For more information, contact (email preferred):

Donald Bowers, Ph.D., Professor
Email: dbowers@ccp.edu
Phone: (215) 751-8451
Room: BR-21F

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The Women’s Studies/Gender Studies curriculum is appropriate for students who wish to emphasize the study of what it means to be a woman or a man, whether for personal interest or with the goal of transfer to major in women’s studies, gender studies, sociology or related fields. The Women’s Studies/Gender Studies program combines a core of academic courses in the humanities and social sciences with a general education foundation.

For more information, contact:

Mary Conway
Phone: (215) 751-8949
Room: xxxxx
Email: mconway@ccp.edu

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The Certificate Program in Youth Work prepares students for careers in youth services. Students receive a back-ground in the principles and practices of service to children and adolescents, including programs for dependent, delinquent, and special needs youth. Courses in this Program address topics such as adolescent growth and behavior, approaches to practice, and practice with family and community systems. Students complete a 12-week field placement at a youth service agency under the supervision of a College instructor and site administrator.

For more information, contact:

Pete Watkins, M.S.W., Assistant Professor
Coordinator
Phone: (215) 751-8334
Room: BR-74
Email: pwatkins@ccp.edu
Pete Watkins' Faculty Web Page: http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/pwatkins/

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