School of Continuing Studies

School of Continuing Studies

While getting a degree may be the catalyst you need to get ahead in life, it can be difficult for adults to find the time to attend classes while juggling a family and a career. So don't stop your life! Alvernia University has the flexibility you want and the degree you need to move ahead in a demanding world.

Alvernia offers flexible scheduling with evening and weekend classes, personal attention from a caring and supportive faculty, and convenient locations in Reading (main campus), Pottsville, and Philadelphia.

We are the area’s leader in adult education, helping thousands of working adults realize their professional goals, offering convenience and excellence in education since 1999.

All programs are approved by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Programs of Study

Bachelor of Arts Degrees

• Advanced Professional Studies
• Behavioral Health Studies
• Corporate Communication
• Criminal Justice Administration
• Criminal Justice Administration with Addiction Studies Minor
• Elementary Education
• Human Resource Management
• Psychology and Organizational Behavior

Bachelor of Science Degrees

• Business Accounting and Finance
• Business Administration
• Business Marketing and Planning
• RN-BSN Completion Program
• RN-BSN Completion Program with School Nurse Certification

Bachelors of Arts Degree Completion

• Business
• Liberal Studies

Associate of Science Degrees

• Business
• Liberal Studies

Credit Certificate Programs

• Behavioral Health Studies Certification
• Human Resource Management Certification

Not sure which degree is right for you? Make an appointment with an admission coordinator today. We’ll help you figure out which degree is a match for your goals and interests.