College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences

Purdue University Northwest offers more than 30 degree programs in the humanities, education and social sciences. Choosing a major in the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS) will lead you to a broader understanding of human culture and society. You will be prepared for a wide variety of careers and a life characterized by creativity, community engagement, and personal fulfillment. As a CHESS student you will work with outstanding educators who are also engaged in research and scholarship in their fields.

As an undergraduate or graduate student you have the opportunity to work with faculty in such wide-ranging projects as Gender and Politics in Renaissance Europe, Script Writing for Radio and Television, the Chicago International Model United Nations, Environmental Science Writing, the Psychology of Climate Change, Apocalyptic Film Heroes, and Writing in Virtual Worlds.

The College is home to the Institute for Social and Policy Research, the Center for Global  Studies, and the Purdue Theater Company – each offering unique educational opportunities to every enrolled student. You can immerse yourself in other cultures through our Study Abroad programs.

Our graduates work for the Youth Services Bureau, numerous school districts as teachers, La Porte County Circuit Court, Keyes Counseling, Chicago Fire Soccer Club, and We Create Media.

Accreditations

• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510 Alexandria, VA 22314, phone (703) 535-5990, fax (703) 739-6209. http://www.cacrep.org/
• Council for Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP), 1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 223-0077. http://caepnet.org/
• Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 112 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 phone: (703) 838-9808 fax: (703) 838-9805. http://coamfte.org/
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314 phone:(703) 683-8099. http://cswe.org

Program Offerings

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Liberal Studies

• •  Liberal Studies, BLS

Core Listing

• •  CHESS College Core

Minor

• •  Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor

Undergraduate Certificate

• •  Indiana College Core Certificate (for High School CEP Students Only)