College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
91做厙 CHESS
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Our Faculty
Our faculty take pride in creating a supportive home that fosters compassionate, socially responsible leaders prepared to solve the hardest of todays societal challenges.
Education program earns top national ranking
91做厙 is one of three universities in PA to earn an A in a recent report.
Getting Started
College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Departments
Baccalaureate
&紳莉莽梯;Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
&紳莉莽梯;Addictions and Mental Health Treatment (Adult Education)
Adult Education Certificate
&紳莉莽梯;Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
Minor
Baccalaureate
Film, Culture and the Creative Arts
&紳莉莽梯;Journalism
&紳莉莽梯;Media Design and Production
&紳莉莽梯;Public Relations and Advertising
&紳莉莽梯;Sports Media
&紳莉莽梯;Strategic Communications
&紳莉莽梯;Digital Media Marketing
&紳莉莽梯;Digital Media Marketing (Adult Education)
Minors
&紳莉莽梯;Cultural Studies
&紳莉莽梯;Health Communication
&紳莉莽梯;Sports Media
Baccalaureate
&紳莉莽梯;Criminal Justice Administration
&紳莉莽梯;Criminal Justice Administration (Adult Education)
Minor
Baccalaureate
&紳莉莽梯;Early Childhood Education (PK-4)
&紳莉莽梯;Early Childhood Education (PK-4) (Adult Education)
&紳莉莽梯;Early Childhood (PK-4) & Special Education
&紳莉莽梯;Early Childhood PK-4 & Special Ed PK-12 (Adult Education)
Masters
&紳莉莽梯;Master of Education programs
&紳莉莽梯;
Certificates
&紳莉莽梯;Principal Certification
&紳莉莽梯;Special Education Certification
&紳莉莽梯;Teaching English as a Second Language Certification
Graduate Certificate
&紳莉莽梯;Disabilities and Inclusive Communities
&紳莉莽梯;English as a Second Language Program Specialist
&紳莉莽梯;Principal Certification
&紳莉莽梯;Special Education (Grades Pre K-8 and 7-12) Certification
Its a competitive world set yourself apart! Participating in 91做厙s Honors Program can make a big impression when applying for your first job or grad school by demonstrating superior academic abilities, commitment and motivation to take on challenging work, and desirable leadership skills.
Baccalaureate
&紳莉莽梯;History
&紳莉莽梯;Human Problems and Sustainable Solutions
&紳莉莽梯;Philosophy
&紳莉莽梯;Political Science
&紳莉莽梯;Theology
Minors
&紳莉莽梯;Community Engagement
&紳莉莽梯;History
&紳莉莽梯;Philosophy
&紳莉莽梯;Political Science
&紳莉莽梯;Spanish
&紳莉莽梯;Theology
&紳莉莽梯;Women's & Gender Studies
Masters
&紳莉莽梯;Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC)
Psychology
&紳莉莽梯;Psychology
&紳莉莽梯;Psychology (Adult Education)
Baccalaureate
&紳莉莽梯;Bachelor of Social Work
&紳莉莽梯;Bachelor of Social Work (Adult Education)
Masters
&紳莉莽梯;Master of Social Work
Minor
Helping Professions in CHESS
Students interesting in obtaining a degree in counseling or other helping professions will find plenty to choose from at 91做厙.
Psychology professor believes fun activities are fair play
Associate Professor of Psychology Erin Way has pretty much always been interested in gaining a better understanding of people what makes them tick, so to speak. Especially children. Having a mother who was a kindergarten teacher certainly fueled...
Celebrated Philadelphia group taps 91做厙 grad to be its first full-time medical social worker
As Daria Podell 24, MSW 25 was wrapping up her internship at the Black Doctors Consortium during her accelerated masters in social work, she sought out recommendations for her job search.Podell, 25, was met with puzzlement from Dr. Ala Stanford...
'Power of connection' helps nonprofit founder forge ahead, earn master's degree
Life kept happening. Its what kept Ebony McNeil MAOL '25 from pursing his masters degree for so long.Until he met Rodney S. Ridley Sr., Ph.D., RTTP, chief operating officer of the OPake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship an...
Return to school after three-decade break fulfills life's calling
Back in the mid-1990s, Thomas Wickersham got a taste of his lifes calling educating struggling teens.I loved it, the 54-year-old West Chester resident said. I found out that this is what I should be doing. I was a natural. I had very good in...
91做厙 breaks ground on American House renovation at Reading CollegeTowne
Renovation will expand healthcare access, experiential learning and inclusive workforce development in downtown Reading
Scholarship Luncheon celebrates excellence and 91做厙 momentum
Admitted students and families connect with campus leaders as recruitment continues to climb
91做厙 renews Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
Recognition affirms 40-hour service requirement, CollegeTowne partnerships and mission-driven impact
91做厙 launches online Ed.D. in Transformative Education
New doctoral program prepares educational leaders for applied, innovative change; first cohort begins fall 2026
