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Division of Arts and Humanities

The arts and humanities develop skills that employers desire through high-value work including critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, communications, and creative expression. At Abington, the academic experience offers challenges and opportunities through high-impact, immersive learning. By examining what it means to be human across time and place, the arts and humanities foster a deeper intercultural understanding that prepares students to become leaders equipped to meet the challenges of their communities and beyond. 

Students can complete the following four-year degree programs in the Division of Arts and Humanities at Penn State Abington: 

  • American Studies
  • Art
  • Corporate Communication
  • English
  • Health Humanities
  • History
  • Integrative Arts
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Race and Ethnic Studies

Division Heads

Friederike Baer Headshot

Friederike Baer, Ph.D.

Division Head, Arts and Humanities
Professor, History
Early American History, Public History, American Studies
[email protected]
215-881-7593
Sutherland, 119
Lisa Chewning, Ph.D. headshot

Lisa Chewning, Ph.D.

Interim Division Head for Social Sciences, Business and Education
Associate Professor, Corporate Communication
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Sutherland, 119 B
Judy Ozment

Judy Ozment, Ph.D.

Interim Division Head for Science, Engineering, and Technology
Associate Professor, Chemistry
[email protected]
215-881-7318
Sutherland, 119A

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