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 January 19
Program Offerings
- Addictions and Mental Health Treatment, B.S.
- Addictions and Mental Health Treatment Certificate
- Business Administration and Management, B.S.
- Business Analytics, B.S.
- Criminal Justice, B.S.
- Early Childhood Education, B.A. (Grades PreK-4)
- Early Childhood Education, B.A. (PreK-4) with Special Education (PreK-12)
- Emergency Management, B.S.
- Emergency Medicine Management, A.S.
- Finance, B.S.
- Healthcare Administration, B.S.
- Healthcare Science, B.S.
- Psychology, B.S.
- RN to BSN Completion Program
- Social Influencing, Communication, and Creative Media, B.A.
- Social Work, BSW
- Athletic Training, M.S.
- Business Administration, MBA
- Clinical Counseling, M.A.
- Data Analytics, M.S.
- Master of Education programs, M.Ed.
- Graduate Teaching Certifications (Principal Certification, Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility, Special Education, Certificate in Disabilities and Inclusive Communities)
- Nursing, MSN
- Occupational Therapy, M.S.
- Organizational Leadership, M.A.
- Physician Associate, MMS
- Social Work, MSW
Success Stories
Veteran returns to school to earn MACC degree
"It was transformative," Jeff Gibboni, who graduated in May 2026, told 6ABC Philadelphia about his Alvernia education. "The person that entered that curriculum three years ago isn't the person that's sitting in front of you right now."
'Power of connection' helps nonprofit founder forge ahead, earn master's degree
Ebony McNeil MAOL '25 doubled up on the necessary work to graduate in just 12 months. And he felt supported by Alvernia every step of the way.
Online-program flexibility helps ambitious adult student create her comeback
English Bradley '26 is able to work toward her degree while holding down a 24/7 job as chief of staff to Reading's mayor, raising her son and serving on community boards.
Upcoming Admissions Events
Become a Clinical Counselor: Explore Alvernia’s M.A. in Clinical Counseling
- Oct 20, 2026
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for an information session, where you’ll learn more about our Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) degree, a CACREP-accredited program that prepares students to address complicated issues of social justice and healthy functioning with an approach that combines theory, technique and hands-on practical experiences.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Adult Education Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Virtual Information Session
- Oct 23, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Students in our adult bachelor's programs are invited to attend a virtual information session, where you will learn about the opportunities and resources available to you as an Alvernia student.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Innovation Runway
- Oct 24, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Alvernia University, Francis Hall Atrium
Join us for 2026 Innovation Runway, a fashion show fundraiser celebrating creativity, innovation and sustainability through the Total Experience Learning® framework at Alvernia University. This exciting showcase puts student designers from Alvernia University’s Sustainable Fashion Momentum Makers Summer Camp in the spotlight, sharing the runway with professional designers specializing in sustainable and upcycled fashion. Through research, experimentation and hands-on design, students explore real-world challenges in fashion and transform their ideas into original creations for the runway.
Total Experience Learning
Graduate & Adult Education Team
Learn more about the team prepared to help you create your comeback.