Mary Ellen Higgins, IHM, M.S.W., L.S.W., M.A. Instructor in Human Services and Sociology Office Location:  Fournier Hall, First Floor Office Phone:  215.753.3699 E-Mail:  higginsm@chc.edu

Educational Background
 

• B.A Psychology & Theology, Immaculata University
• M.A. Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction, Fordham University
• Master of Social Work, Marywood University

Specialized Areas
 

• Licensed Social Worker, Pastoral Counceling and Spiritual Direction

Courses Taught
 

• Introduction to Sociology
• Spirituality and Human Services Practice
• Intorduction to Human services
• Feild Work Seminar in Human Services
• Social Stratification
• Woman in the Christian Tradition
• Death and Dying and Religion and Culture

Scholarly Interest
 

• Spirituality and Social Work Practice
• Eastern Spiritual traditions and Practice of Health Care in the United States
• Holistic Modalities and the Practice of Spiritual Direction
• Poverty and Globalization

Selected Publications
 

• Tranformation of Life as We Once Knew
• Journey Magazine, Summer 2003
• Round Table Living for Leadership
• Journey Magazine, Spring 2007