Undergraduate Programs
Alvernia offers you a range of academic programs with a learning approach that is grounded in the real world. As a student you will have access to more than 50 majors and minors in nearly every field to prepare you for your career of choice.
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- Majors
- Pre-Professional Programs
- Alvernia offers six pre-professional programs to its undergraduate students. The university's Pre-Professional Program Advisors provide oversight and guidance for students interested in continuing their education after graduating.
- Additional Offerings
- Learn more about minors, Alvernia's General Education Program and the Honors Program.
Majors
The Programs of Study list is provided by the Alvernia University Undergraduate Admissions Office and is updated regularly. Therefore, it is subject to change.
- Accounting
- Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
- Addictions and Mental Health Treatment-Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Bridge Program (3+3-year accelerated track)
- Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science)
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (3+3-year accelerated track)
- Biology
- Biology: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (3+3 year accelerated track)
- Biology-Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies (3+2-year accelerated track)
- Biology-Medical Laboratory Science
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Analytics
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication (includes the following specializations: Film, Culture and Creative Arts; Journalism; Media Design and Production; Public Relations and Advertising; Strategic Communications; Sports Media)
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Digital Humanities
- Digital Media Marketing
- Early Childhood Education (PK-4)
- Early Childhood Education (PK-4) & Special Education Certification (PK-12)
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science
- Exploratory Program
- Finance
- Forensic Science
- General Science
- Health Science-Master of Science in Athletic Training (5-year master's degree)
- Health Science-Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (5-year master's degree)
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Science
- Healthcare Science: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (3+3-year accelerated track)
- History
- Human Problems and Sustainable Solutions
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Engineering Technology & Management
- Literature
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nursing, BSN
- Nursing RN to BSN Completion Program
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Psychology-Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Bridge Program (3+3-year accelerated track)
- Social Influencing, Communication, and Creative Media
- Social Work
- Sport Management
- Theatre
- Theology
Pre-Professional Programs
Additional Offerings
Minors
Alvernia offers a wide range of minors, which are optional programs of study that complement or supplement students' majors. They typically require 18-21 credits. Learn more about our offerings below.
SEARCH: General Education Program
SEARCH, Alvernia's distinctive general education program, emphasizes an integrative approach to knowledge and skill development rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions. SEARCH is structured around four transformative General Educational Student Learning Outcomes (or GESLO) known as the 4 C's.
Honors Program
Participating in Alvernia’s Honors Program can make a big impression when applying for your first job or grad school by demonstrating superior academic abilities, commitment and motivation to take on challenging work, and desirable leadership skills.