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
Active future physical therapist believes positive things happen to positive people
Through her many experiences at Alvernia, which included a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy, Claire Campbell DPT '28 said perhaps the greatest lesson she’s learned is that positivity is something no one can take away from you.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy candidate aims to give future OTs a hand
Madison Denchy MSOT '25 OTD '27 has not only learned what she needs to know for future career success through her coursework, but she’s also been inspired by her professors to lead future OT students on their journey in the classroom, too.
Celebrated group taps Alvernia grad to be first full-time medical social worker
In her role with the Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity in North Philadelphia, Daria Podell ’24, MSW ’25 helps connect at-risk people of color with much-needed resources.
Upcoming Admissions Events
Discover Your Major: Early Childhood Education
- Nov 18, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Alvernia University's Early Childhood Education (ECE) B.A. with Grades PK-4 Certification program is designed for adults returning to college to pursue an early childhood educator career. The program provides flexibility for the working adult students by offering the program in an online format. Learn more about the program at this online virtual information session.
Grad & Adult Admissions
RN to BSN Virtual Information Session
- Nov 24, 2026
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for a virtual information session on November 24, where you’ll learn more about our online RN to BSN Completion Program, featuring flexible 100% online courses, accelerated options, generous transfer credits, and CCNE-accredited education.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Health Sciences Programs Virtual Information Session
- Dec 01, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for a virtual information session on December 1, where you’ll learn more about our Health Sciences programs.
✔️ Explore the programs and courses of study.
✔️ Meet our expert faculty
✔️ Get your questions answered about requirements & the application process
Grad & Adult Admissions
Graduate & Adult Education Team
Learn more about the team prepared to help you create your comeback.