CCP Adds New Programming for Fall

This academic year, Community College of Philadelphia is adding new programs in Education, Communications and more. Learn more about the opportunities these degrees and certificates can bring to your academic journey.

Middle and Secondary Education - Humanities A.A. degree

Education and Human Services pathway

This degree will prepare you to teach English/Language Arts/Reading, History/Social Studies, Art and Music at the middle and high school levels. Your courses will cover key concepts in humanities and educational theory to help you develop a teaching philosophy of your own. You’ll also gain hands-on experience working in local classrooms before you graduate and prepare to transfer to a four-year university.

Learn more or contact associate professor and coordinator of Middle/Secondary and Special Education programs, Nichole Webster, Ed.D at nwebster [at] ccp.edu (nwebster[at]ccp[dot]edu).

Middle and Secondary Education - Math/Science A.A. degree

Education and Human Services pathway

In this program, you’ll prepare to teach the next generation of great thinkers and give students a deeper understanding of the world around them. Through your courses, you will build a strong foundation in middle and high school-level math and science, while learning educational theory and effective teaching practices to help you succeed in the classroom. This degree prepares you to transfer to a four-year university to get your teaching certification, and you’ll gain firsthand experience working with students in local classrooms. 

Learn more or contact associate professor and coordinator of Middle/Secondary and Special Education programs, Nichole Webster, Ed.D at nwebster [at] ccp.edu (nwebster[at]ccp[dot]edu).

Special Education A.A. degree

Education and Human Services pathway

With this degree, you’ll learn how to create a classroom environment where every student can thrive. Your courses will help you begin to build a meaningful career and prepare to transfer to a four-year institution for teacher certification or begin in an entry-level role after graduation. Combining in-class instruction in educational theory with hands-on learning in local schools, you will learn to understand student needs and work with families, educators and support staff to aid a variety of educational journeys.

Learn more or contact associate professor and coordinator of Middle/Secondary and Special Education programs, Nichole Webster, Ed.D at nwebster [at] ccp.edu (nwebster[at]ccp[dot]edu).

Digital Storytelling proficiency certificate

Liberal Arts and Communications pathway

With this certificate, you can pursue a creative career that combines writing with digital content creation. In your courses, you’ll cultivate skills in writing, reporting, social media, photography and digital media production. This program will prepare you for roles in digital marketing, communication, and journalism, teaching you big-picture thinking for media strategy and helping you use your creative vision to bring any message to life.

Some career areas you can consider with this certificate are film, media and editing. Learn more or contact chair/curriculum coordinator for Communication and Media Studies, Rafael Logroño, M.J. at rlogrono [at] ccp.edu (rlogrono[at]ccp[dot]edu).

Intercultural and Global Communication proficiency certificate

Liberal Arts and Communications pathway

This certificate was created to accompany a Communication and Media Studies associate degree, teaching you how to create communications for global audiences with diverse values, identities and worldviews. This program will prepare you for careers in multicultural organizations by learning to understand international business, community outreach, media production and public relations. It will also help you take your understanding of media to the next level through critical analysis that factors in the social, political and historical structures shaping our increasingly interconnected world.

Some career areas you can consider with this certificate are public relations, producing and directing, news analysis, reporting and journalism. Learn more or contact chair/curriculum coordinator for Communication and Media Studies, Rafael Logroño, M.J. at rlogrono [at] ccp.edu (rlogrono[at]ccp[dot]edu).

Social Media Marketing proficiency certificate

Liberal Arts and Communications pathway

In this program, you will learn the technical and creative skills to design social media campaigns, measure their success and create engaging narratives. In a digital-first world, this certificate will bolster your skills as a Communication and Media Studies major, preparing you for entry-level social media roles in various fields.

Some career areas you can consider with this degree are social media marketing strategy, proofreading and copy writing and desktop publishing. Learn more or contact chair/curriculum coordinator for Communication and Media Studies, Rafael Logroño, M.J. at rlogrono [at] ccp.edu (rlogrono[at]ccp[dot]edu).

Social Research and Analysis proficiency certificate

Liberal Arts and Communications pathway

This certificate program teaches you research and analysis techniques to aid in the study of social sciences. In your courses, you’ll develop analytical, statistical and qualitative reasoning skills for fields like public health, policy, education, social work and market research. You’ll learn through collecting data, communicating research findings and preparing to enter the labor market or transfer to a four-year university.

Some career areas you can consider with this degree are market research analysis, community health and sociology. Learn more or contact associate professor of Sociology, Colin Ruggero at eruggero [at] ccp.edu (eruggero[at]ccp[dot]edu).

Please note that the Middle and Secondary Education A.A. degrees in Humanities and Math/Science replace the Education - Middle and Secondary Level A.A. degree. Additionally, the Education - Early Childhood A.A. degree has been changed to Education - Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade), Cybersecurity has been changed to Cybersecurity and Networking, and Paralegal Studies has been changed to Law and Paralegal Studies. For more information on all programs offered at the College, please refer to the program finder webpage.