Chestnut Hill College

Accounting

The study of accounting prepares the student for graduate or professional school, or for careers in public, private, or non-profit accounting. The Major in Accounting provides students with both the theoretical background and application of the concepts, technology, and procedures of accounting. Students also study the basic areas of economics, finance, marketing, and management.

Adult and Aging Services

Certificate programs are essentially a 12-credit portion of the master's degree program in Human Services Management focused on a particular area. To be awarded the Graduate Certificate of Professional Development in Adult and Aging Services students must earn a total of 12 credits by completing four courses.

Biochemistry

The Biochemistry major combines coursework in biology and chemistry, including cell biology, genetics, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry and biochemistry, culminating in a senior seminar. Students in the program are required to take MCOM-160: Public Speaking to fulfill the core public speaking requirement.

Biology (B.A.)

The curriculum leading to a major in Biology is designed to help the student understand the unifying concepts of the nature of life and to develop the laboratory skills needed for the study of organisms and the pursuit of sound scientific methodology. Students participate in intercollegiate scientific seminars, and the Internship Program provides Biology majors with the opportunity to integrate academic learning with practical experience.

Biology (B.S.)

The curriculum leading to a major in Biology is designed to help the student understand the unifying concepts of the nature of life and to develop the laboratory skills needed for the study of organisms and the pursuit of sound scientific methodology.

Business Administration and Management

The Business Administration and Management curricula are designed to provide the student with knowledge in the basic areas of accounting, economics, finance, marketing, operations management, and entrepreneurship.

Business Analytics

Business Analytics is an interdisciplinary major that combines skills in business, mathematics, and computing. It is designed to meet the demands of the 21st century workforce and its reliance on important technical skills to acquire, synthesize, and communicate data.

Business Communications

Chestnut Hill College's Accelerated Adult Degree Program offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Communications designed to provide students with major communication and technical skills, graphics and information sciences necessary for effective participation in the workplace. It emphasizes the functions of management, the corporate legal process, fundamental marketing procedures and interpretation of financial information.

Business Management

Chestnut Hill College's Accelerated Adult Degree Program offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Management designed to develop students who can draw upon their liberal arts and technical business training to deal with business problems in a socially sensitive, ethical manner, and to properly analyze both qualitative and quantitative variables in decision-making as required of business professionals.

Chemistry

The Chemistry major includes principles of chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and physical chemistry, along with required mathematics coursework. Students are taught to locate chemical information, acquire data using analytical instrumentation, and analyze acquired data throughout the curriculum.

Child and Adolescent Therapy

These certificate programs are designed for those who have already earned a master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology or a closely related field and who are seeking additional classroom education in an area of specialization. If an applicant does not have graduate course work in certain areas, the Department of Professional Psychology may require certain core courses to be taken as part of the Academic Certificate.

Child and Adolescent Therapy with Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialization

This certificate program is designed for those who have already earned a master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology or a closely related field and who are seeking additional classroom education in an area of specialization. Required courses include Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Treatment Approaches to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Play Therapy, and coursework in child and adolescent assessment and treatment. Available at Main Campus only.

Childcare Management

Chestnut Hill College's Accelerated Adult Degree Program offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Childcare Management designed to equip students with administrative skills necessary in the management of a day care center and to prepare students to work with children and to create and maintain a healthful, safe environment. It provides an educational component conducive to intellectual, social, and emotional development and prepares students for graduate studies in the field of education.

Clinical and Counseling Psychology

The School of Graduate Studies of Chestnut Hill College, through the Department of Professional Psychology, offers the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. The Master of Science degree meets the graduate degree requirements for students seeking master's licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as either Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT).

Clinical Psychology

Chestnut Hill College offers the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in clinical psychology. The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology prepares graduates to become health service psychologists with skills in psychotherapy, psychological assessment, supervision, and consultation, following a practitioner-scholar model of training. The program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Computer and Information Sciences

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) is designed to prepare students for graduate study and/or careers in computer science and related fields. Students take a variety of courses that introduce them to programming concepts, data structures, computer algorithms, computer architecture, networking, and cybersecurity, and must participate in an internship that enables them to apply their academic knowledge in the workplace.

Co-Occurring Disorders

These certificate programs are designed for those who have already earned a master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology or a closely related field and who are seeking additional classroom education in an area of specialization. Students in this program should have some post-master's work experience and not require any further internship experience for their professional goals.

Couple and Family Therapy

These certificate programs are designed for those who have already earned a master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology or a closely related field and who are seeking additional classroom education in an area of specialization. Students complete six concentration courses in couple and family therapy.

Criminal Justice

Chestnut Hill College's Accelerated Adult Degree Program offers a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice designed to provide students with knowledge about the criminal justice system and its impact on society. It encourages students to be contributors in society and to meet the challenges of a diverse, global society, and prepares students for job opportunities in the field, for graduate school, or for law school.

Cybersecurity

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cybersecurity is designed to prepare students for careers in cybersecurity and/or graduate study. The program offers computer science and information technology foundational courses plus specialized cybersecurity courses designed by industry subject matter experts, and students learn ethical hacking, incident response, and the detection and prevention of security incidents.

Data Science

Data Science is an interdisciplinary field that lies at the intersection of mathematics, social statistics and computing. It employs techniques such as data mining and data visualization, and also considers the ethical implications of handling data and the machines that rely on them.

Digital Forensics

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Digital Forensics prepares students for careers investigating high-technology crime. Students should be able to pass a criminal background check, as most positions require background checks or security clearances for employment, and are expected to participate in the CHC High Technology Crime Investigator's Association Chapter.

Diverse and Underserved Communities

These certificate programs are designed for those who have already earned a master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology or a closely related field and who are seeking additional classroom education in an area of specialization. Students complete required courses on culture and gender, trauma, and addictive behavior, plus diversity elective courses.

Early Childhood Studies (non-certification)

This program combines a sound liberal arts background with specific training in educational and child psychology, in curriculum methods and materials, and in extensive fieldwork. This program is intended for students working with young children who are not seeking teacher certification in the State of Pennsylvania.

Early Childhood Studies with Montessori Early Childhood (ages 3-6)

This highly specialized program prepares students to lead Montessori classrooms serving children ages 3-6. Beyond the Core Liberal Arts, 65 credits are required in the major, covering Montessori philosophy and educational theory, everyday living and art, sensorial and music, mathematics, language and literacy, and natural and social science, plus a year-long internship with seminars.

Early Childhood Studies with Montessori Infant Toddler

This highly specialized program prepares students to teach infants and toddlers using Dr. Maria Montessori's method. Beyond the Core Liberal Arts, 58 credits are required in the major, covering Montessori philosophy, infant-toddler observation, and infant-toddler pedagogy and environmental design, plus a year-long infant-toddler internship with fall and spring seminars.

Early Education

Chestnut Hill College's master's program in Early Education integrates theory and practice concerning the cognitive, social and educational development of young children in grades PreK-4. The program reflects contemporary research and scholarship in early education and incorporates strategies to meet the needs of special populations, such as students with disabilities and diverse cultures.

Early Education Dual (Pre-K to Grade 4) and Special Education (Pre-K to Grade 12)

This is a combined program leading to Pennsylvania Department of Education certification in both Early Education and Special Education. Students electing this program must apply to the Education Program for formal acceptance in the Junior year and remain in 'Preliminary' status until formally accepted.

Early Education (Pre-K to Grade 4)

This teacher preparation program leads to Pennsylvania Department of Education certification in Early Education and includes a minor in Special Education. Students complete methods and assessment coursework, field experiences, clinical student teaching and a student teaching seminar; a minor in Special Education does not lead to PDE certification in Special Education.

Educational Leadership/Principal Certification

K-12 School Principal Certification Preparation is offered in an accelerated, online format. Classes are designed and delivered in an accelerated format to allow candidates to complete the program in certification in one year (three semesters).

Educational Leadership/Principal Certification Preparation

The Graduate Program in Educational Leadership is designed to provide educators with the skills and concepts necessary to function as principals, assistant principals and supervisors in PreK-12 settings. This program is offered in an accelerated, online format, and the courses are experiential in nature with an emphasis on field studies.

Educational Studies

This master's program in Educational Studies is designed for individuals who desire to complete a master's degree and are not seeking teacher certification. This 30-credit course of study is relevant for working professionals who are seeking a master's degree but not teacher certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, international students who wish to teach outside the United States, and private sector teachers.

English Literature

The major in English Literature is a Liberal Arts degree that allows students to develop advanced critical reading and writing skills and effective communication skills through deep engagement with literary texts. Students become expert close readers of text and develop awareness of literary criticism and theory as well as the interconnection between literature and its cultural, social, and historical contexts.

English Literature and Writing

The degree in English Literature and Writing combines the study of literature with the focused development of writing skills across a variety of genres and for a range of audiences. Students become strong close readers of text, develop awareness of literary criticism and theory, and focus actively on developing their writing skills in creative writing genres and various forms of professional writing.

Environmental Science

The Major in Environmental Sciences provides an in-depth foundation in environmental concepts as well as an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Students may perform independent study during the Junior or Senior year under the direction of a program member, an established scientist, or a physician at a graduate school or major research center.

Exercise Science

The Exercise Science degree develops professionals with a strong understanding of the scientific and behavioral aspects of fitness and wellness that can be used to promote health and wellness throughout the community and the world.

Forensic Biology

The Major in Forensic Biology prepares students for entry into the field of forensics with an emphasis on the analysis of evidence of biological origin. Students may perform independent study during the Junior or Senior year under the direction of a program member, an established scientist, or a physician at a graduate school or major research center.

Forensic Chemistry

The Forensic Chemistry major combines biology and chemistry coursework including toxicology, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis and biochemistry. Students majoring in Forensic Chemistry are required to take MCOM-160: Public Speaking to fulfill the core public speaking requirement.

Health Sciences

The Health Sciences degree provides students an interdisciplinary educational program with the goal of helping prepare students to be leaders, advocates, and role models in the health professions. The program allows students with diverse academic and professional interests to explore and analyze the scientific, ethical, sociological, and structural components of the health sciences and the health system.

History

The History major requires 39 credits including Western Civilization surveys, a research methods seminar, history and historiography, and a capstone seminar, along with American, European and World History electives. Students may choose to complete an internship in History outside of the 39 credits required for the major.

Human Services

Chestnut Hill College's Accelerated Adult Degree Program offers a Bachelor of Science in Human Services designed to prepare students for careers working with children and youth, juvenile delinquents, the poor, individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities, the mentally ill, the elderly and related populations.

Human Services / Human Services Management

The Combined BS/MS program provides an excellent opportunity for qualified Human Services majors in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies to complete a MS degree in Human Services Management in the School of Graduate Studies. Students are eligible to apply to the program once they have achieved senior status (completion of 84 credits). Students in the combined program will be advised that two core courses can be selected from four graduate course options.

Human Services Leadership and Policy Studies

The Human Services Leadership & Policy Studies major prepares students for careers in human services through coursework in human services, psychology, sociology and public policy. Students are encouraged to select a concentration by the start of the Spring semester of the Junior year.

Human Services Management

The Individualized Graduate Certificate of Professional Development is a 12 credit/four course program that is individually crafted to meet the professional development needs of graduate students. Students work with the Program Director, and often with their work supervisors if they are employed in the field of Human Services, to design a program that meets their professional and educational needs.

Human Services Management

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Services Management at Chestnut Hill College is designed for those who aspire to contribute to the field of Human Services and serve in a leadership capacity. This program will provide students with skills related to leadership development, financial responsibility, and human resources to assist in securing a management position.

Intercultural Foundations

The Certificate in Intercultural Foundations is available to students in any major. This interdisciplinary program fosters an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference in both domestic and international contexts and responds to the growing need to prepare students to live and work in an increasingly diverse and globally interconnected world.

International Affairs

The International Affairs major includes a Global Awareness Seminar, an international relations course, a skills competency area (world language, data analysis or communication for advocacy), and a concentration chosen in consultation with the advisor. Concentrations address international conflict, peace and security; the global economy and national governance; global inequalities and social justice; global issues of science, technology and environmental sustainability; and global art.

International Business, Language and Culture

IBLC is an interdisciplinary, globally oriented program that includes a strong language component. It provides solid preparation for a career in international business in profit and not-for-profit organizations, with competence in French, Spanish, German or another approved language. An International Experience Abroad is required of all IBLC majors.

Leadership Development

Graduate Certificates of Professional Development give college graduates the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and prepare for leadership roles in human service settings. To be awarded the Graduate Certificate of Professional Development in Leadership Development students must earn a total of 12 credits by completing four courses.

Liberal Arts

The Associate of Arts (AA) in the Liberal Arts degree at Chestnut Hill College Accelerated Adult Degree Program consists of a strong core program and an academic concentration, so that an Associate degree student, in addition to benefiting from a planned liberal arts exposure, also has an opportunity to select a major. The major ensures focused preparation for varied careers and permits one to move smoothly into a baccalaureate program with no loss of credits.

Liberal Studies

The Certificate in Liberal Studies is designed as an introduction to the liberal arts. It is not available to students in a degree program.

Liberal Studies

Chestnut Hill College's Accelerated Adult Degree Program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies designed to develop students' critical and constructive communication skills through an ability to organize and present ideas effectively, and to provide students with the ability to integrate material from various areas of study in exploration of a topic. As part of their Major Requirements, students must select a concentration.

Life Sciences

The Associate of Science (AS) with a concentration in Life Sciences degree is designed to fulfill the prerequisite requirements of most Nursing Programs. The SUS Core for an AS degree includes WCHC-101, LADS-120, ENGL-101, GLST-201, RLST-104, and an Ethics course plus four additional courses drawn from six disciplines.

Marketing

The Marketing program is designed to provide the student with an in-depth exposure to the various facets of marketing including the role of the marketing function in the organization, consumer buying decision processes within the context of marketing strategies, and market research analysis and planning.

Mathematical and Computer Sciences

The Mathematical and Computer Sciences major combines programming, data structures, computer architecture and logic design with calculus and advanced mathematics coursework. Majors fulfill the Career Development and Public Speaking requirements by completing MATH-497: Modern Mathematical Theory and the technology requirement through two computer science courses.

Mathematics

The Mathematics major provides a foundation in calculus, probability and statistics, and advanced mathematical theory. Majors fulfill the Career Development and Public Speaking requirements by completing MATH-497: Modern Mathematical Theory and the technology requirement by completing two courses in Computer Science.

Media and Communication

The Media & Communication program integrates research, analysis, and creative production. All majors are required to complete a minimum of 3 credits of experiential learning by completing either an Internship or Practicum in Media & Communication.

Molecular Biology

The Major in Molecular Biology places a strong emphasis on the study of life processes at the molecular and biochemical level. Students may perform independent study during the Junior or Senior year under the direction of a program member, an established scientist, or a physician at a graduate school or major research center.

Montessori Early Childhood

This option is open to students who have a B.A./B.S. from an accredited institution and seek to obtain graduate credits for the Montessori credential. Students must follow the attendance policy required by the American Montessori Society and must complete all the assignments for the courses plus the Graduate Projects for each course.

Montessori Education

Chestnut Hill College offers a Montessori Education Certificate Program (3 to 6-year-olds) accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education and affiliated by the American Montessori Society. Students interested in becoming Montessori teachers may take coursework in the College's Montessori Teacher Education Program as electives for credit or as part of a noncredit program; successful completion leads to the American Montessori Society credential.

Montessori Infant Toddler and Early Childhood

Chestnut Hill College offers the Montessori Infant Toddler and the Early Childhood Credential. CHC's Montessori Early Childhood Program is accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) and affiliated by the American Montessori Society (AMS). Students interested in becoming Montessori teachers may take courses for credit or as part of a noncredit program; successful completion of this program leads to the American Montessori Society credential.

Nursing

The Nursing program is designed to provide students with a state-of-the-art curriculum which will prepare students to take and pass the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) so that they can practice as Professional Registered Nurses. The Traditional Undergraduate program is a four-year program for individuals without a degree in another discipline.

Organizational Leadership

Graduate Certificates of Professional Development provide college graduates with the opportunity to enhance their skills and prepare for leadership roles. An Organizational Leadership certificate program covers the foundational skills of leading people and strategic change; each certificate requires the successful completion of four designated courses (12 credits).

Organizational Leadership

The Master of Science (MS) in Organizational Leadership prepares graduates to succeed in leading people and organizations in the Philadelphia region's largest industries and employers. The MS in Organizational Leadership focuses on the critical skills of managing people and change in organizations while providing solid foundations in managing data, technology, budgets, and resources for organizational success. This is a fully online program offered in an accelerated eight-week format.

Paralegal Skills

CHC is now offering an opportunity for existing or returning students to acquire specific professional skills that work in multiple careers. This Certificate I Paralegal Skills is a perfect option for returning students seeking to work in litigation support, as well as existing students to acquire diverse job skills. The Certificate completion plan is flexible with an offering of eight (8) possible courses, of which seven (7) must be completed.

Paralegal Studies

The Certificate in Paralegal Skills offers existing or returning students an opportunity to acquire specific professional skills that work in multiple careers, and is a strong option for students seeking to work in litigation support. The completion plan is flexible with an offering of eight possible courses, of which seven must be completed.

Pennsylvania Director

The Pennsylvania Director Credential is designed as the standard to measure and validate the abilities and competencies of directors and administrators to manage high quality early childhood and school-age programs. PA Keys, Office of Child Development has approved Chestnut Hill College to offer the Director Credential program. Upon successful completion of the required courses, candidates must submit a separate application to Pennsylvania Key for award of the Director Credential certificate.

Political Science

The Political Science major covers American government, comparative politics, international relations and legal systems, and requires students to complete a technology proficiency requirement and one Political Science Skills Competency Area in world language, data analysis, or communication for advocacy.

PreK-4 Education

All certification programs (graduate certificate, no M.Ed.) require the completion of listed course work with the exception of EDUC 520: Educational Research and Evaluation. In order to be certified through PDE, students must pass PDE required tests in their area of concentration and complete the teacher preparation program coursework.

Pre-law and Legal Studies

The Pre-law and Legal Studies major is designed to prepare graduates to enter a variety of fields requiring legal knowledge, critical thinking, information technology and digital forensics. Through an integrated approach to the study of law, students acquire cutting-edge skills enabling them to enter a variety of careers upon graduation or to continue their legal studies in law school.

Professional Counseling for Licensure Preparation

This certificate is designed for the applicant who already has a Master's degree in a field closely related to the practice of professional counseling. Students who wish to complete a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Professional Counseling for Licensure Preparation will need to complete a minimum of 12 graduate credits beyond the master's degree.

Psychology

The Psychology major includes general psychology, quantitative methods, research design, psychological assessment and a senior seminar, along with applied, clinical, developmental and experimental psychology electives. Majors fulfill the technology requirement through PSYC-216: Quantitative Methods, where they are exposed to software for analyzing and interpreting data sets.

Religious Education

The Certificate in Religious Education, designed for teachers and religious educators in parishes or parochial schools, is issued to students completing the Minor in Religious Studies and is also available to any non-matriculated students wishing to earn the Certificate for personal or professional reasons. The certificate provides students a cross-section of theological topics intended to deepen their theological literacy and scholarship.

School Counseling

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in School Counseling is a 49-credit program that prepares students to become an Elementary & Secondary School Counselor Pre K-12 (Educational Specialist Type Code 31) in Pennsylvania. The program consists of core counseling courses, specialty area courses, and 520 hours of field experience. Graduates will be competent in delivering counseling services that foster the social, emotional, career, and academic development of students.

Secondary Education

All certification programs (graduate certificate, no M.Ed.) require the completion of listed course work with the exception of EDUC 520: Educational Research and Evaluation. Teacher candidates in the Secondary Education program select a content area of concentration.

Secondary Education

Chestnut Hill College's master's program in Secondary Education integrates theory and practice concerning the cognitive, social and educational development of students in secondary education programs. Teacher candidates in the Secondary Education program select a content area of concentration.

Special Education Certification Preparation - Bridge Program

This certificate program is designed for students who completed a Special Education K-8 or 7-12 program prior to the Commonwealth moving to a PK-12 certification system and provides students with the necessary coursework to qualify for Special Education PK-12 certification. In addition, any teachers who already possess an Instructional I certificate will be able to qualify for the PK-12 Special Education certificate after completion of the coursework.

Special Education PreK-12

All certification programs (graduate certificate, no M.Ed.) require the completion of listed course work with the exception of EDUC 520: Educational Research and Evaluation. Students are required to meet with their assigned advisor in order to review prior transcripts to determine necessary coursework.

Special Education PreK-12

The overall objective of this program is to contribute to the improvement of instruction in the classroom, the leadership in schools, and support services to meet the needs of all children, most specifically children from PK-12 with disabilities. The master's in special education program is for individuals who are interested in achieving a graduate degree in Special Education.

Special Education (Pre-K to Grade 12)

This teacher preparation program leads to Pennsylvania Department of Education certification in Special Education. Students complete methods and assessment coursework, transitions and assistive technology courses, clinical field experience/student teaching and a student teaching seminar.

Strategic Management

The Master in Business Administration in Strategic Management program offers a comprehensive understanding of the field, preparing students for strategic decision-making and leadership roles. The program combines core courses and practical application through assessments and case studies. This is a fully online program offered in an accelerated eight-week format.

Trauma Studies

These certificate programs are designed for those who have already earned a master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology or a closely related field and who are seeking additional classroom education in an area of specialization. Concentration requirements include assessment and treatment of psychological trauma, treatment of complex chronic trauma responses, advanced techniques in trauma intervention, and working effectively in trauma-intensive communities.