Chestnut Hill College’s Accelerated Adult Degree Program is designed specifically for the adult learner. The Criminal Justice program will provide students with knowledge about the criminal justice system and its impact on society. Students will learn how to be a positive contributor to society, meeting the challenges of a diverse, global community. This program prepares students for job opportunities in the criminal justice field or readies them for graduate school or law school.
Criminal Justice
Transferring Credits
Students can transfer up to 75 credits from another accredited college or university, and there are several alternative options to earn credit for on-the-job experience and training programs.
Registration Information
Offices in the Accelerated Adult Degree Program remain closed and we are working remotely. For assistance, please email chcaadp@chc.edu or call 215-248-7063. Prospective students should email adultdegree@chc.edu.
Academic Calendar
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Academic Catalog
Chestnut Hill College, Main Campus
9601 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19118
For more information or to schedule a personal visit with an Admissions Representative:
Call – 215-248-7001 | Email – adultdegree@chc.edu
Accelerated Eight-Week Format
The AADP program offers bachelor’s and associate’s degrees with all courses scheduled in accelerated 8-week formats for maximum flexibility and fast degree completion time. The calendar year is divided into six, 8-week sessions, and students may enter at the beginning of any session. Classes are conveniently offered in the evenings (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.) to fit an adult’s busy schedule.
Start Fresh or Transfer Credits
New students may start programs from scratch with zero credits; or for those students with prior learning, we allow a transfer of up to 75 credits from another accredited college or university where applicable. Additionally, Prior Learning Assessment options can help students earn credit for on-the-job and training program experience they may already have.
Alternative Options to Earn Credit
Portfolio Assessment
Students who have acquired knowledge through prior experience may apply for credit through portfolio assessment. Designed for the highly self-directed learner, this process demands rigorous self-assessment, critical analysis of the level of learning acquired, work samples and/or exhibits, third-party verification, and other documentation. Well-documented college-level learning can earn up to fifteen college credits.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The Accelerated Adult Degree Program recognizes fifteen approved CLEP credits at the ACE recommended level. Each CLEP examination is equivalent to one three-credit course. CLEP credits are recorded on the academic transcript as transfer credits and not calculated in the cumulative GPA.
Challenge Examination
Students may challenge up to twelve credits in four approved courses after the successful completion of fifteen credits. Challenge Examination grades are calculated in the cumulative GPA; a grade of “C” or above must be achieved for credit to be awarded.
Internships
Credit earned for field placement in the student’s program of study.
National Organizations or Programs
- (ACT/PEP) American College Testing’s Proficiency Examination Program
- (DANTES) Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support – Training and education offered through the Armed Services is evaluated by the American Council of Education (ACE) (ACE/CREDIT) Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction