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Academic Center: Education, Advocacy + Social Justice

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Montessori Education

Chestnut Hill College also offers 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…

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Paralegal Skills Certificate

Those who study law and legal issues find themselves in a unique position to help people, groups, organizations, and companies with their legal challenges as well as find solutions to…

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Pre-Law and Legal Studies

Those who study pre-law and legal issues find themselves in a unique position to help people, groups, organizations, and companies with their legal challenges as well as find solutions to…

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Human Services Leadership and Policy Studies

The human services profession provides services to those in the community in need of assistance. Individuals in this field work to enhance the quality of life for all, especially the…

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Education: Special Education (Pre-K to Grade 12)

Perhaps one of the foremost reasons to be a special education teacher is the chance to positively impact the lives of children with disabilities, developmental delays, and learning disorders. When…

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Education: Secondary Education

Students who want to obtain a Pennsylvania Department of Education teaching certification in Biology, Chemistry, English, French, Spanish, Mathematics or Social Studies must declare a co-major in Secondary Education at…

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Education: Early Education (PreK – 4)

Majoring in early childhood education allows students to take courses that provide a strong foundation in child development, family studies, and early childhood education. A career in early childhood can…

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Early Education (Pre-K to Grade 4) Dual Major With 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. Early childhood education allows students to take courses that provide a…

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Criminal Justice

Criminal justice is a career-oriented liberal arts major focusing on the dynamic intersection of theory, policy, and practice.  The program seeks to explore and explain motivations for criminal and delinquent…

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