The Academy of Christian Humanism University (UAHC) ( es, Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano) is a

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an non-profit private university, founded in 1988 but whose origins date back to 1975 when establishing the Academy of Christian Humanism, led by Cardinal

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( SDB), whose purpose was to bring together a group of intellectuals to discuss the politics, society, economy and culture of Chile. This university, also known simply as ''La Academia'' (The Academy) is accredited in the areas of Institutional Management and Undergraduate Studies by the National Commission on Accreditation, an organization that ensures the quality of higher education in Chile, for a period of 3 years from December 2008 and December 2011. It, along with the Andrés Bello and

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was awarded research funds from the National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FONDECYT) program's regular contest of 2009. The University now offers 21 courses leading to diploma and degree graduates, special programs and 9 master's programs in the areas of

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, Education, Arts and Culture, State, Economy and

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, and also a PhD in Education with twenty years of experience.

History

The university began in 1975 when Cardinal

( SDB) prompted the establishment of the Academy of Christian Humanism, a center for studies in a framework of freedom and pluralism. This institution has enabled a large group of intellectuals in Chile, especially in the field of social sciences, an area for creating and disseminating knowledge on the political, economic, social and cultural of Chile under the Pinochet's military dictatorship. The Academy of Christian Humanism University was founded in 1988 as a university within the framework of human values from various strands of social thought, with a decisive role in the formation of new generations of professionals in Chile. This has been setting up work areas, which integrates the teaching, research, extension and interdisciplinary studies of the phenomena characteristic of contemporary society. This University has been defined as university of academic excellence, that definition is supported by the high quality of its teachers and researchers, and as an open space for discussion and reflection. This position is reflected in the promotion of critical thinking and divergent, through constructive dialogue. This University acquires full autonomy in 1999, awarded by the Higher Education Council of Chile, consolidating a secular and pluralistic university, consistent with the values of humanism that gave origin.

Colleges and undergraduate programs

* College of Anthropology **

Anthropology Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics, in both the present and past, including past human species. Social anthropology studies patterns of behavi ...

* College of Dance ** Dance * College of Education ** Pedagogy of Primary education ** Pedagogy of Special education ** Pedagogy of Preschool education ** Pedagogy of History ** Pedagogy of Spanish language and Communication ** Pedagogy of Mathematics education * College of Government and Management **

Public Administration Public Administration (a form of governance) or Public Policy and Administration (an academic discipline) is the implementation of public policy, administration of government establishment (public governance), management of non-profit establ ...

* College of History and Geography **

Geography Geography (from Greek: , ''geographia''. Combination of Greek words ‘Geo’ (The Earth) and ‘Graphien’ (to describe), literally "earth description") is a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and ...

** History * College of Journalism ** Journalism * College of Law ** Law * College of Music ** Pedagogy of Music education **

Music production A record producer is a recording project's creative and technical leader, commanding studio time and coaching artists, and in popular genres typically creates the song's very sound and structure.Virgil Moorefield"Introduction" ''The Producer as ...

* College of Political Science and International Relations **

Political Science Political science is the scientific study of politics. It is a social science dealing with systems of governance and power, and the analysis of political activities, political thought, political behavior, and associated constitutions and la ...

* College of Psychology **

Psychology Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Psychology includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, including feelings and thoughts. It is an academic discipline of immense scope, crossing the boundaries betwe ...

* College of Social Work **

Social Work Social work is an academic discipline and practice-based profession concerned with meeting the basic needs of individuals, families, groups, communities, and society as a whole to enhance their individual and collective well-being. Social work ...

* College of Sociology **

Sociology Sociology is a social science that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of Interpersonal ties, social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life. It uses various methods of Empirical ...

* College of Theatre ** Theatre

External links

Official Website
(''in Spanish'')
Study Abroad in Academy of Christian Humanism University - Courses for foreign students
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