Graduate & Adult Education
At Alvernia, we support and affirm people in the pursuit of changing their lives for good. If the vision you have of your life includes making an impact on the world, up-leveling your career growth, building a better life for your family, serving your community or becoming the leader you’ve always known yourself to be, join us to kick-start your next steps. You’ve got the grit and the determination; we’ll give you the tools to build it into reality.
An Alvernia Comeback Lasts a Lifetime
Next Term Begins July 1
Program Offerings
- Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
- Addictions and Mental Health Treatment Certificate
- Business Administration and Management
- Business (Associate Degree)
- Business Analytics
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education (Grades PreK-4)
- Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) with Special Education (PreK-12)
- Emergency Medicine Management (Associate Degree)
- Finance
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Science
- Human Resource Management
- Psychology
- RN to BSN Completion Program
- Social Work
- Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling
- Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Education programs
- Graduate Teaching Certifications (Principal Certification, Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility, Special Education, Certificate in Disabilities and Inclusive Communities)
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Athletic Training
- Master of Science in Data Analytics
- Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Master of Social Work
Upcoming Admissions Events
Masters in Nursing Virtual Information Session
- May 14, 2026
- 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Are you a nurse thinking about the next step in your career? Want to take on more responsibility in patient care? Lead teams? Teach the next generation of nurses? A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree at Alvernia University could be the perfect move. Learn more about the program at a May 14 virtual information session.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Data Analytics Virtual Information Session
- Jun 04, 2026
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for a virtual information session on June 4, where you’ll learn more about our Data Analytics program. The Master of Science in Data Analytics provides a flexible, accessible and affordable program that equips graduates with advanced skills to effectively navigate the complexities of data analysis and make informed decisions that meet the demands of modern businesses and operations.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Addictions and Mental Health Online Information Session
- Jun 17, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
With over 40 years of history, Alvernia’s Addictions and Mental Health Treatment degree is one of the oldest and best of its kind to be found at the college or university level. Now, you can experience this same level of excellence in a flexible, online degree program. Through this program, you’ll earn academic credentials required to take you one step closer for the certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) certification.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Addictions and Mental Health Online Information Session
- Jun 17, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
With over 40 years of history, Alvernia’s Addictions and Mental Health Treatment degree is one of the oldest and best of its kind to be found at the college or university level. Now, you can experience this same level of excellence in a flexible, online degree program. Through this program, you’ll earn academic credentials required to take you one step closer for the certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) certification.
Grad & Adult Admissions
The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D.
- Jun 23, 2026
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D. at Alvernia University on June 23, where you’ll learn more about our Ph.D. options.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Pack Dash 5K
- Oct 11, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Alvernia University, The Plex
Get in step with the newest addition to Alvernia's Homecoming and Family Weekend: the Pack Dash 5K. The race snakes through Alvernia's Hill Campus, offering a running tour of the university's gorgeous grounds. Check back over summer for more information! Questions? Contact Felicia Nelson at 610-568-1441 or felicia.nelson@alvernia.edu.
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