Degree Completion Programs

Professional Studies Degree Completion

Looking for a business completion program that is both practical and ethical, while incorporating real-world knowledge that can be directly applied in today’s society?

With solid academic qualifications and years of business experience, Alvernia faculty members are in touch with the latest trends and issues in the business world.

Our broad-based approach prepares graduates to succeed professionally by developing the supervisory and managerial skills necessary for career advancement.

Professional Studies students are motivated to develop management career potential and to be professional community leaders. Working closely with an advisor, an enhanced curriculum allows a student to dual major with other career areas such as accounting, marketing, and human resource management.

Prerequisites

Eligible students must transfer at least 90 credits of applicable college work. Up to 75 credit hours may be accepted from regionally accredited community, junior or other two-year colleges. Up to 60 credits could have previously been earned at Alvernia. Students must provide the Registrar’s Office the approved curriculum once accepted into this program.

Curriculum Overivew

Students will complete at least 30 Alvernia credit hours in the following ways:
    
    > Complete 15 credits in an Professional Studies sequence

    > Complete 15 credits of a modified Alvernia core to include: 3 credits each in Social Science, Literature, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics/Morality.

    > 30 credits must be completed at the 300-400 level.

    > Satisfy catalog requirements for diversity, and community service.

More Information

For more information about the degree completion program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies, we invite you to contact the Continuing Studies Coordinator, at 1-800-ALVERNIA (1-888-258-3764, ext. 6) or continuingstudies@alvernia.edu.