Graduate Coursework

Programs

The Total Experience Learning Institute offers graduate-level courses that provide educators with hands-on experience in essential teaching techniques, classroom innovation and project management strategies:
 

COURSE 1  |  MED 640: Innovation and Entrepreneurial Concepts in Education  

This introductory course allows participants the opportunity to learn the methodology, focus on classroom culture, and establish a baseline for the importance of innovation and invention within an educational ecosystem.
 

COURSE 2  |  MED 641: Inventive Project Management and Development Techniques in Education

In this course, participants learn advanced project management techniques and develop the skills to create an optimal TExpL learning environment.
 

COURSE 3  |  MED 642: The Tools of Total Experience Learning® in Education  

This course emphasizes the need to engage with stakeholders from business and the community to ensure that educators are designing and implementing opportunities in their classrooms that promote real-world, industry-standard tools and examples.
 

COURSE 4  |  MED 643: Total Experience Learning® Field Experience  

This course is designed to fully immerse participants in an active TExpL setting, allowing educators to create and iterate lessons for their upcoming school year.
 

Pathway to Advanced Degree

Upon finishing your Graduate Certificate in Educational Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Total Experience Learning, Alvernia has created a seamless pathway to continue towards completion of a Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree.
 

How to Apply

Learn About the Application Process

*Accepting Applications for Fall 2025 Start*

Admission Requirement: Candidates seeking admission to the Graduate Certificate in Educational Innovation and Entrepreneurship must already hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree deemed comparable from a foreign institution. Total Experience Learning’s graduate certificate program enrolls new students at the start of the Fall and Spring semesters.
 

Application Process

• Create your Alvernia login and complete the application through the Total Experience Learning Applicant Portal.
• Submit official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions. Transcripts may be sent via email at gradandadult@alvernia.edu or by mail to:
   

        Alvernia University
        400 Saint Bernardine St.
        Reading, PA 19607
        Attention: Graduate and Adult Education

Questions?

• Contact Caryn Stopper, Executive Director, Enrollment and Outreach, Total Experience Learning, at 610-796-5073 or caryn.stopper@alvernia.edu.

Global Learning Experiences

Our international courses offer educators unique cultural insights and innovative approaches from some of the world’s most esteemed educational environments:
 

Creativity & Innovation at Oxford University

Study alongside world-class thought leaders and learn how to apply creative problem-solving techniques inspired by Oxford’s legacy.
 

Innovative Educational Leadership in Croatia

Explore strategic leadership and cultural immersion, equipping you with the tools to integrate cross-disciplinary perspectives in education.
 

Tuition

2025-26 Rates

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Total Experience Learning is a four-course certificate, totaling 12 credits. Each graduate course is three (3) credits.
 

AY 2025-2026
Tuition Rate (per credit)*	$516	$1,548
Institutional Fee**	5% of Tuition Rate	$77.40
Total Cost Per Course		$1,625.40
Total Cost to Complete Certificate		$6,501.60

*Rates subject to change in accordance with the PASSHE tuition rates established annually.

** Institutional Fee includes:

• Technology and Online Learning Support
  • Access to learning management systems (e.g., Canvas)
  • Technical support for online or hybrid classes
  • Software licenses for programs like Microsoft Office or specialized course tools
     
• Student Support Services
  • Academic advising
  • Career counseling or placement services
  • Tutoring and writing center access
     
• Library and Research Resources
  • Access to digital libraries, e-books, and academic databases
  • Interlibrary loan services
     

Additional Fees

• Required Reading Materials — total out-of-pocket cost is approximately $60.
   

Employer Tuition Deferment Process

• If an employer is assisting with a tuition payment, the student is required to submit this form at the start of each semester.
   

Questions?

• Contact Caryn Stopper, Executive Director, Enrollment and Outreach, Total Experience Learning, at 610-796-5073 or caryn.stopper@alvernia.edu.