Program Finder
At Alvernia University, passion meets purpose.
Choose from over 60 majors, minors, and programs to build your future. Not sure yet? Our expert advisors and resources support undecided students—many graduate on time, with some even earning double majors. Use our program finder to explore what inspires you.
Students who enjoy science and math and are interested in pursuing a science-related career may find general science to be an ideal major. Alvernia’s program offers students insight into the intellectual and philosophical natures of science, and helps them develop the ability to select, adopt, evaluate and employ strategies and materials. Students will acquire a broad background in the sciences, enabling them to develop skills that relate to a variety of topics, ideas and experiences. The curriculum includes biology, chemistry, physics and earth science, teaching how science intersects with society.
Courses are taught in the O’Pake Science Center, featuring two floors of laboratory and classroom space. As a General Science…
Alvernia University’s Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education with Grades PK-4 Certification prepares teachers for preschool through Grade 4 in public and private educational institutions. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The program leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree and the Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate in Grades PK-4. Students may expand their certification to the middle-school level by taking an additional certification exam. This teacher preparation program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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. Students benefit from a synergy of engaging learning environment, diverse field experiences, and inspiring mentorship by education professors and PK-4 cooperating teachers.
Alvernia’s Early Childhood Education (PK-4) and Special Education (PK-12) Certifications dual major unlocks an unlimited career potential. The program prepares teachers for preschool through Grade 4 and special education teachers in public and private educational institutions. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
It is designed for adults returning to college to pursue a teaching career. The program provides flexibility for the working adult students by offering the program in an online format. Students benefit from a synergy of engaging learning environment, diverse field experiences, and inspiring mentorship by education professors and cooperating teachers.
Alvernia University’s online post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is designed for students who have earned a master's degree in Occupational Therapy and have completed all prerequisites. The OTD is offered over eight mods requiring 16 months of study, including foundational, professional and fieldwork. It follows a year-round curriculum sequence: spring, summer, fall, spring.
*Alvernia alumni are eligible for a tuition discount of 25%; AOTA member partners are eligible for a discount of 20%.
Maintaining a habitable planet Earth is essential for our survival. Alvernia’s Environmental Science program provides students with an interdisciplinary foundation in the natural sciences to understand current environmental challenges and their potential solutions. The curriculum explores terrestrial, aquatic and built environments in the context of a rapidly changing climate and offers students experiential learning opportunities locally and abroad.
The mission of the exercise science program is to prepare entry-level exercise science students for careers in health promotion, fitness facilities, colleges and universities, clinical rehabilitation, and sport and athletic conditioning programs with potential eligibility for various certifications. After completing their studies, numerous exercise science graduates opt for advanced healthcare degrees, including medicine, physician assistant, and physical and occupational therapy. Alternatively, for those passionate about fitness and sports careers, there are diverse options such as coaching, corporate and individual fitness, exercise rehabilitation specialists, or strength and conditioning coaches.
The gerontology certificate of completion helps students meet the rapidly expanding job market in the field of geriatrics. The program is designed for individuals who have never attended college or who have a degree and want to complete this specialization.
Alvernia University’s online Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration program prepares students to pursue job opportunities in a wide variety of career options in this growing and popular field. The online program gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace at a place of your choosing while learning from faculty who are highly experienced in the field.
This program is also available in a hybrid format with courses primarily offered fully online and some evening courses via Zoom or on campus.
Alvernia University's Bachelor of Arts in Human Problems and Sustainable Solutions is a self-designed major available for students to develop a program of study that is not offered at the university.