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Chestnut Hill College offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Political Science as well as a minor in History or Political Science. Also offered is the interdisciplinary minor in Women’s Studies
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Recent Chestnut Hill College Student Internship Choices
• EasternStatePenitentiary• GermantownHistoricalSociety• Gettysburg• KYW-TV• ClinkPrisonMuseum,London,England• OfficeofStateRepresentativeJoshuaShapiro• MontgomeryCountyDistrictAttorney’sOffice• GlobalEducationMotivators(NGO)
Majors: History Major and Political Science Major
Minors: History Minor and Political Science Minor
Recent Chestnut Hill College Graduate School and Career Choices
• ChiefofStaff,OfficeofStateRepresentativeMattBradford(D-70th),MontgomeryCounty,PA.
• IntelligenceAnalyst,OfficeofNavalIntelligence,Washington,DC
• Editor,Wiley&SonsPublishingCo.,NewYork• AssociateProfessorofHistory,BowlingGreene
StateUniversity• VicePresident,SupportServices,PECO,
Philadelphia
• FreelanceWebDesigner,Paris,France
History and Political Science
Department
Faculty Contacts
LorraineCoons,Ph.D.Chair:History(215)[email protected]
JacquelineReich,Ph.D.AssociateProfessorofPoliticalScience(215)[email protected]
Formoreinformationonbothprogramsvisit:www.chc.edu/history
Why Study History or Political
Science at CHC?
A person studying History or Political Science at Chestnut Hill College will become a whole person – someone who can think critically, who asks the right questions, who is a leader and not led, and who is an astute observer of the world. The Political Science Club and the History Club are two of the oldest and most active student organizations on campus, sponsoring voter registration drives, popular on-campus film series, guest lectures, trips to places like Independence Hall and the Daily Show. Our students have the opportunity to earn academic credit by working as research assistants for their professors, studying abroad, and to working as interns in the college archives and our on-campus NGO that has official standing with the United Nations.
Learning Advantages at CHC?
This department provides a true holistic education with a focus in collaborative and interactive learning. Class size is small and students are expected to produce evidence of critical thinking and integrated learning on essay exams, papers, and oral presentations. Students have the opportunity to meet international scholars during the department-sponsored “Legacy Conference” series, attend conference sessions, and the receptions for keynote speakers. Past conferences included:
• The Legacy of JFK (2002)• World War II (2005)• American Civil War (2011)
As one of the most historic areas in our nation, Philadelphia offers majors a plethora of unique and diverse institutions to get “hands-on-learning” to complement their academic course of study.
Name: Graduation Year: 2014 Major: History/Political Science?
Student Testimonials:
“The History Department here at CHC is absolutely remarkable. Each history course is taught by experts
who share a common bond - passion for their subject.” – Christopher
Dunn, History Major (2013)
“Political Science is a great major for those looking for a prosperous career.
Political Science majors can find work as lobbyists, political aides, or
may continue on to law school for a career in the legal field. It’s the diversity of the major that appeals
to so many students.” - Christopher Hess, Political Science Major (2013)
What Can a CHC Graduate Do with a Degree in History or Political Science?Studentshavegoneontocareersinsuchareasas:
•Teachingandacademicadministration•Governmentserviceandlawenforcement•Archives,historicalsocieties,museums•Publicrelations•Journalism•Editingandpublishing
Some students have pursued graduate work atsuch distinguished academic institutions as TempleUniversity, Georgetown, Villanova, University ofPennsylvania,NotreDame,ArizonaStateUniversity,University of Chicago, University of Pittsburgh, andtheUniversityofDelaware.
