School
of EDUCATION & APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
Build Forward Momentum for Your Future
in the School of Education & Applied Social Sciences at Seton Hill
Are you looking forward to becoming the teacher that every child remembers? Do you want a future where you have the power to address real issues being faced by people and communities every day? Are you hoping to create a meaningful career that also gives you time to explore other interests? No matter what your future plans are (or even if you don’t have them figured out yet), the School of Education and Applied Social Sciences at Seton Hill can keep you moving forward.
In the School of Education and Applied Social Sciences you will benefit from:
• Comprehensive courses that prepare you for current and future career expectations.
• Immersive learning opportunities.
• Personalized academic advising and career support.
• The ability to earn a bachelor’s AND a master’s in less time, for less money.
• Qualified and accomplished faculty who can get you ready for real-world career opportunities.
• Internships and student teaching experiences that provide you with practical experience and career options before you graduate.
• Substantial scholarships and aid.
• All the resources of an Apple Distinguished School.
Education & Applied Social Sciences Student Clubs
& Organizations
Getting involved in student groups is a great way to make future career contacts, gain practical experience and have fun.
Clubs and organizations popular with Education and Applied Social Sciences majors include:
• Alpha Phi Sigma International Honor Society in Criminal Justice – Seton Hill Chapter
• Criminal Justice Club
• Education Club
• English Club
• French Club
• Kappa Omicron Nu
International Honor Society in Human Sciences –Seton Hill Chapter
• Math Club
• National Association for Music Education
• Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association
• Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor SocietySeton Hill Chapter
• Project H.O.P.E.
• Psychology Club
• Seton Hill Alternative Resource Council
Internships, Research Opportunities, Study
Abroad & Other Experiential Learning
It’s important to get a feel for your future career while you’re still in college. Many Seton Hill students also want the opportunity to study abroad, help others, and expand their horizons as part of earning a degree. Depending on your goals, experiential learning at Seton Hill can take many forms, including:
• Internships, on and off campus.
• Making a difference in the world through service learning.
• Field experience.
• Research opportunities, both on and off campus.
• Study abroad - in short trips with faculty and fellow students, or longer-term with our university partners in other countries.
• An on-campus Child Development Center for ages 3 - 5 allows education majors to work and learn with young children in a supported environment.
• Student teaching (for future educators).
• An on-campus Crime Scene House where criminal justice majors can investigate mock “crime scenes.”
• Police Training for criminal justice majors intending to move forward in law enforcement.
School of
Education
& Applied Social Sciences Majors
Criminal Justice (B.A.)
Elementary Education (Pre K-4) with Special Education (Pre K-12) (B.A.)
Psychology (B.A.)
Social Work (B.S.W.)
• Forensic Social Work
• School Social Work
• Medical Social Work
• Behavioral Health & Addictions
Master’s Degrees
Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice (M.A.)
Reading Specialist: Critical & Cultural Literacy (M.Ed.)
Early Childhood Education, Pre-K to Grade 4 (M.A.T.)
Innovative Instruction (M.Ed)
Special Education (M.A.)
LOOKING FORWARD TO BECOMING A TEACHER?
At Seton Hill, you can earn a degree AND prepare to become a certified teacher. Teaching certification preparation programs include:
Biology - Education (7-12 Teaching Certification)
Business, Computer & Information TechnologyEducation (Pre K-12 Teaching Certification)
Chemistry - Education (7-12 Teaching Certification)
Computer Science - Education (7-12 Teaching Certification)
English - Education (7-12 Teaching Certification)
French - Education (Pre K-12 Teaching Certification)
Mathematics - Education (7-12 Teaching Certification)
Social Studies - Education (7-12 Teaching Certification)
Spanish - Education (Pre K-12 Teaching Certification)
WANT TO BE AN ART OR MUSIC TEACHER?
Teaching Certification
PREP AVAILABLE
You can learn to do that at Seton Hill too! Visit setonhill.edu/vpa for more information.
FOR EXAMPLE:
Earn Your Degree in 3 Years
Transfer at least 12 Advanced Placement, College in High School or Dual Enrollment credits to Seton Hill, and we'll work to schedule your remaining courses so that you graduate earlysometimes in only 3 years.
FastForward Bachelor's to Master's
Earn an undergraduate degree and a master’s together in less time, and for a discounted cost.
Afford & Apply: It’s Easy
Applying for admission and aid at Seton Hill is simple. (And free!)
SETON HILL COSTS LESS THAN YOU MIGHT THINK
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Apply to Seton Hill. Apply online at setonhill.edu/apply. Start your application any time. You don’t have to complete it all at once.
Apply for Aid. Fill out the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list Seton Hill as a school you’re interested in (our code is 003362). (For U.S. citizens only.)
We create personalized aid packages for all students tailored to your specific circumstances and 99% of incoming students receive aid.
SCAN HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND AID.
Career Services for Life
At Seton Hill, you can prepare yourself for a strong career in any field, from teaching to social work to criminal justice.
Our award-winning Center for Career and Professional Development will work with you and your professors so that you do career planning right along with your academic courses.
The Center can also help you to decide on a career, find the best internships, and land that first great job.
Even better: the Center’s services are always available to you after you graduate - for life!
RECENT SETON HILL
EDUCATION & APPLIED
SOCIAL SCIENCES GRADS HAVE
MOVED INTO CAREERS AT:
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED Career Services Center
