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 May 11
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 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
Upcoming Admissions Events
'Together'
- May 02, 2026
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Alvernia University, Francis Hall Theatre
"Together," the university's spring choral and dance performance, features:
• The Alvernia Choir - student and community choir
• The Golden Notes - student choral group
• The Alvernia University Dance Company
• The Ballet for Athletes Class
• Several solo dancers
Arts & Culture
The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D.
- Jun 23, 2026
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D. at Alvernia University on June 23, where you’ll learn more about our Ph.D. options.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Pack Dash 5K
- Oct 11, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Alvernia University, The Plex
Get in step with the newest addition to Alvernia's Homecoming and Family Weekend: the Pack Dash 5K. The race snakes through Alvernia's Hill Campus, offering a running tour of the university's gorgeous grounds. Check back over summer for more information! Questions? Contact Felicia Nelson at 610-568-1441 or felicia.nelson@alvernia.edu.
Alumni
Graduate & Adult Education Team
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