Early Childhood Studies

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Chestnut Hill College’s Accelerated Adult Degree Program is designed for the adult learner. The Early Childhood Studies program combines a sound liberal arts background with specific training in educational and child psychology, curriculum methods and materials, and extensive fieldwork. This program is intended for those working with young children who are not seeking teacher certification in the state of Pennsylvania.

Major Core Requirements

In addition to Core Liberal Arts, 60 credits are required in the major. The Major Requirements are:

UEMA 156 – Math for Teachers in Early Education
UEED 246 – Educational Technology
UEP4 201 - Development/Early Years
UEP4 202 - Educational Psychology/Early Years
UEP4 203 - Foundations/Theory/Early Childhood Education
UEP4 204 - Methods/Techniques/Early Childhood Education/Field Experience II
UEP4 207 - Early Literacy
UEP4 210 – Teaching Reading with Trade Books
UEP4 301 - Health and Safety Methods
UEP4 314 - Creative Arts Methods
UEP4 318 - Family and Community Partners
UEP4 320 - PreK-4 Assessment
UESP 312 - Reading Interventions/Diverse Learners
UESP 340 - Introduction to Special Education
UESP 390 - ESL Foundations and Methods
UESP 498 - Senior Seminar

Major Elective Requirements

Any four of the following courses are required as major electives:

UEED 226 - Issues in Supervision of Programs for Young Children
UEED 227 - The Business of Child Care
UEED 228 - Leadership and Administration of Programs for Young Children
UEP4 311 - Writing Methods
UEPS 207- Infant/Toddler Development
UESO 128 – Diversity Issues

Locations

For your convenience, Chestnut Hill College offers accelerated degree courses in four locations:

Chestnut Hill College Main Campus
Father Judge High School in Northeast Philadelphia
Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell
University Center at Montgomery County Community College in Pottstown

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Transferring Credits

Students can transfer up to 75 credits from another accredited college or university. Prior Learning Assessment options can also help you earn credits for on-the-job experience and training programs.