Credit Certificate Programs
- Behavioral Health
- Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST) Certificate
Certificate in Behavioral Health – Overview
There is great demand today for skilled and caring individuals to
work in the field of addictions and behavioral health counseling. If
you already have a bachelor’s degree in another major, Alvernia
University makes it convenient for you to transition into this
meaningful career field by earning a Certificate in Behavioral Health.
The Certificate Program is an excellent way to become proficient and
marketable in another field without starting your college career all
over again! You can earn your certificate in just two semesters if you enroll
full-time. You also have the flexibility to continue working in your
present job while attending Alvernia on a part-time basis. Join our highly regarded Behavioral Health Studies Certificate Program
and gain the professional skills you need to help others lead healthier
lives!
The Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST) certificate is designed to prepare students / professionals for the realities of child protection and serve the needs of learners specifically interested in professions that work directly with or among maltreated children. It’s specifically tailored for students who intend to pursue careers in law enforcement and as child protection professionals, victim witness workers, lawyers, school social workers and treatment providers.
Mary Ellen Symanski, RN, B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Nursing
“Dedicated professionals will be available to you as you pursue your degree. These individuals will draw on years of expertise and community involvement to support your progress.”
Student Profile
Heather Leader '08,
Pottstown, PA
“The HRM Program at Alvernia University is an eye opener to the field. The professors are well equipped to give us real-life scenarios about various issues we may encounter.”