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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.
Mathematics is one of Alvernia's highest paying and most sought after majors. Furthermore, math majors consistently score high on entrance exams for medical school and law school. Majoring in math will teach students critical thinking, and quantitative and analytical skills that are in high demand by employers.
Alvernia's class sizes are capped at 24 for lower-level courses and are typically much lower in upper-level courses. Though content-heavy, the major is credit-light. Students have the flexibility to pick up a minor or even a second major. Computer science and physics courses mesh particularly well with a math major. Prior math majors have double-majored in more distant subjects such as accounting and…
The John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing at Alvernia University prepares future nursing professionals to enter the field ready to provide skillful, compassionate healthcare in virtually every setting, from community health clinics and hospitals to schools and nursing homes to emergency and disaster relief sites. Combining theory with clinical practice, the curriculum develops the skill set necessary for nurses to not only address the physical and psychological needs of their patients across the lifespan, but also to educate and advocate, counsel, research and problem solve with sensitivity and understanding.
From Aristotle to Descartes to Nietzsche, the great philosophers have contributed to the way we think, believe and view the world. Studying philosophy builds knowledge and skills that can be applied in nearly every endeavor. Students become adept at problem solving, and acquire the ability to express thoughts and communicate effectively. Students learn the art of effective argumentation and improve their research and writing skills. In short, students acquire abilities that will serve them well for the rest of their lives.
The abilities students develop in this major set them apart and make them valuable to employers. In addition, exploring and wrestling with questions that have occupied humankind since its beginning are…
More than 120,000 physical therapists are licensed in the U.S., treating nearly 1 million people every day. Alvernia University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program aspires to develop “ethical leaders with moral courage,” prepared to assume a leadership role in addressing the health-related concerns society faces. Alvernia’s DPT program utilizes a state-of-the art facility, featuring Anatomage Virtual Dissection tables, a research lab with motion analysis system, a real-time ultrasound unit, a split-belt treadmill, surface electromyography and accelerometers.
More than 120,000 physical therapists are licensed in the U.S., treating nearly 1 million people every day. Alvernia University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program aspires to develop “ethical leaders with moral courage,” prepared to assume a leadership role in addressing the health-related concerns society faces. Alvernia’s DPT program utilizes a state-of-the art facility, featuring Anatomage Virtual Dissection tables, a research lab with motion analysis system, a real-time ultrasound unit, a split-belt treadmill, surface electromyography and accelerometers.
More than 120,000 physical therapists are licensed in the U.S., treating nearly 1 million people every day. Alvernia University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program aspires to develop “ethical leaders with moral courage,” prepared to assume a leadership role in addressing the health-related concerns society faces. Alvernia’s DPT program utilizes a state-of-the art facility, featuring Anatomage Virtual Dissection tables, a research lab with motion analysis system, a real-time ultrasound unit, a split-belt treadmill, surface electromyography and accelerometers.
The Pre-Professional Pre-Dental program at Alvernia University supports students on their path to dental school by offering personalized advising and multiple pathways to success. Students have the opportunity to meet with a Pre-Health Professions Advisor starting in their first year and they are encouraged to meet with the advisor regularly each year after that. These meetings help students to learn how to prepare for medical/professional school applications, and allow them to plan their time and experiences at Alvernia accordingly.
Students are encouraged to join the Pre-Health Professions Club, which offers opportunities to connect with peers who share similar interests, explore different health professions, engage in…
Pennsylvania is home to professional sports teams, NCAA colleges and a strong healthcare network, offering plentiful internships, clinical placements and networking opportunities for students in athletic training degree programs. At Alvernia University, athletic training students benefit from these resources while gaining an education that combines hands-on experience, expert mentorship and a supportive community.
The Pre-Professional Pre-Medicine program at Alvernia University supports students preparing for medical school by offering personalized advising and multiple pathways to success. Many students choose to major in the sciences, most often biology or biochemistry, since these programs include the prerequisite coursework required by most medical schools. Students who select a different major may do so successfully, but they will need to complete additional courses to meet admission requirements. Alvernia students also have the opportunity to apply for an early acceptance program with LECOM or pursue admission to other medical schools through the traditional 4+4 program.
Alvernia University has partnered with Widener University Delaware Law School and the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University to offer special admissions programs for Alvernia undergraduate students. According to the American Bar Association (ABA), students interested in law school need to develop skills in critical thinking and reading, decision-making, writing and analytical ability.