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 August 24
Program Offerings
- Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
- Addictions and Mental Health Treatment Certificate
- Business Administration and Management
- Business (Associate Degree)
- Business Analytics
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education (Grades PreK-4)
- Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) with Special Education (PreK-12)
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Medicine Management (Associate Degree)
- Finance
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Science
- Human Resource Management
- Psychology
- RN to BSN Completion Program
- Social Work
- Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling
- Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Education programs
- Graduate Teaching Certifications (Principal Certification, Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility, Special Education, Certificate in Disabilities and Inclusive Communities)
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Athletic Training
- Master of Science in Data Analytics
- Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Master of Social Work
Success Stories
Veteran returns to school to earn MACC degree
"It was transformative," Jeff Gibboni, who graduated in May 2026, told 6ABC Philadelphia about his Alvernia education. "The person that entered that curriculum three years ago isn't the person that's sitting in front of you right now."
'Power of connection' helps nonprofit founder forge ahead, earn master's degree
Ebony McNeil MAOL '25 doubled up on the necessary work to graduate in just 12 months. And he felt supported by Alvernia every step of the way.
Online-program flexibility helps ambitious adult student create her comeback
English Bradley '26 is able to work toward her degree while holding down a 24/7 job as chief of staff to Reading's mayor, raising her son and serving on community boards.
Upcoming Admissions Events
Data Analytics Virtual Information Session
- Aug 11, 2026
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for a virtual information session on August 11, where you’ll learn more about our Data Analytics program. The Master of Science in Data Analytics provides a flexible, accessible and affordable program that equips graduates with advanced skills to effectively navigate the complexities of data analysis and make informed decisions that meet the demands of modern businesses and operations.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Grad School 101: Getting Started This Fall
- Aug 12, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for Grad School 101: Getting Started This Fall, where you’ll learn more about how to prepare for graduate classes at Alvernia University.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Application Completion Workshop
- Aug 17, 2026
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for an Application Completion Workshop, where you’ll learn more about how to finalize your application to Alvernia University.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Graduate & Adult Education Team
Learn more about the team prepared to help you create your comeback.