Education Programs
Knowledge joined with love. This principle of the great Franciscan St. Bonaventure inspires and guides Alvernia's education programs. Join us and experience the power of education in the Franciscan tradition: compassionate, caring, and transformative.
The Education Department offers programs for a broad range of educators, from aspiring to licensed teachers to educational administrators. All of the programs are accredited by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education.
Information
For more information about Alvernia's Education programs, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu, the Graduate Admissions Office at 610-796-5187 or gradandadult@alvernia.edu, or reach out directly to interim department co-chair Molly Brobst, Ed.D., at 610-568-1529 or molly.brobst@alvernia.edu, or interim department co-chair Chrystine Mitchell, Ph.D., at 717-468-6702 or chrystine.mitchell@alvernia.edu.
Explore our Education Degrees
Ed.D. in Transformative Education (Online)
The Ed.D. in Transformative Education is grounded in the belief that meaningful educational change begins with the transformation of the educator.
https://www.alvernia.edu/academics/doctoral/edd-transformative-educatio…
Master of Education programs
Alvernia's Master of Education features multiple degree tracks:
• Teaching English as a Second Language
• Educational Leadership
• Principal Certification
• Special Education
• Special Education Certification
https://www.alvernia.edu/academics/grad/master-education-programs
Early Childhood Education B.A. with Grades PK-4 Certification (Undergraduate)
Alvernia's B.A. in Early Childhood Education with Grades PK-4 Certification prepares teachers for preschool through Grade 4 in public and private educational institutions.
https://www.alvernia.edu/academics/undergraduate-major/early-childhood-…
Early Childhood Education B.A. (PK-4) & Special Ed PK-12 (Undergraduate)
Alvernia’s Early Childhood Education (PK-4) and Special Education (PK-12) Certifications dual major prepares teachers for preschool through Grade 4 and special education teachers in public and private educational institutions.
https://www.alvernia.edu/academics/online/early-childhood-education-pk-…
Early Childhood Education B.A. with Grades PK-4 Certification (Online)
This program is designed for adults returning to college to pursue an early childhood educator career, providing flexibility for the working adult students.
https://www.alvernia.edu/academics/adult/childhood-education
Early Childhood Education B.A. with Grades PK-4 & Special Education PK-12 Certifications (Online)
This program, designed for adults returning to college, prepares teachers for preschool through Grade 4 and special education teachers in public and private educational institutions.
https://www.alvernia.edu/academics/adult/childhood-education-special-ed
Graduate Teaching Certifications
• Principal (PK-12) Certification
• Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility
• Special Education (PK-12) Instructional I/II
• Certificate in Disabilities and Inclusive Communities
https://www.alvernia.edu/academics/grad/teaching-certifications
Why Choose Alvernia?
"Integrity, equality and compassion – these are only a few of the unwavering principles instilled within Alvernia education programs. My program prepared me to make a real difference within my community. At Alvernia, you are the change. Through various field placements and endless opportunities to volunteer, we are able to actually see the impact we make! Through our rigorous courses, education majors are well-prepared to confront difficult questions, effectively manage a classroom, and make an impact on young minds."
— Morgan Mathieu '24
Get to Know Your Faculty
Molly Brobst R. Ed.D.
Elena Lawrick Ph.D.
