Chestnut Hill College’s Accelerated Adult Degree Program is designed for the adult learner. The Human Services program prepares students for careers working in agencies and organizations, such as schools, social service agencies, mental health centers, courts, crisis counseling centers, residential treatment facilities, and hospitals. In these settings, human service professionals provide a broad range of services to individuals, families, and groups including advocacy, case management, and networking. The program also prepares students for graduate studies in human services-related fields.
Human Services
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Courses in this degree program are offered in either a synchronous or asynchronous online format.
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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
Staff in the offices in the Accelerated Adult Degree Program are available to assist you in your journey. Please contact chcaadp@chc.edu or call 215-248-7063.
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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
Students are required to complete a series of courses (57 credits) within the Human Services curriculum in order to earn a degree. These courses are in addition to the liberal arts core curriculum (more information can be found here).
Human Services Curriculum
Required Courses
- UEHS 205 Introduction to Human Services
- UEHS 345 Human Service Methods
- UEHS 399 Administration of Human Services
- UEHS 453 Senior Seminar
- UEMA 103 Survey of Math
- UEPS 109 Introduction to Psychology
- UEPS 217 Abnormal Psychology
- UEPS 240 Human Development
- UEPS 308 Theory & Practice of Counseling
- UESO 101 Introduction to Sociology
- UESO 128 Diversity Issues
- UESO 203 Social Problems
- UESO 250 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
- UESO 256 Public Policy
- UESO 350 Research Methods
Major Electives – Any four (4) of the following courses:
- UEBC 206 Business Writing and Communications
- UEBC 355 Grant Writing
- UECJ 212 Gender and the Law
- UECJ 353 Juvenile Delinquency
- UEHS 322 Ethical Issues in Human Services
- UEHS 400 Special Topics
- UEHS 460 Internship
- UEMG 321 Managing Non-Profit Organizations
- UEPS 202 Educational Psychology
- UEPS 203 Psychology of Child Development
- UEPS 245 Health Psychology: The Mind/Body Connection
- UEPS 250 Social Psychology
- UEPS 267 Drugs and Behavior
- UEPS 280 Psychology of Aging
- UESO 106 Aging & Adaptation for Wellness
- UESO 114 Social Gerontology
- UESO 270 Introduction to the American Healthcare System
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