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At 911±¬ÁÏÍø, 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.
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. The dual certification allows program graduates to work as:
• Elementary educators (preschool though Grade 4)
• Special education teachers and learning support specialists (preschool though Grade 12)
in public and private educational institutions.
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 constantly evolving business world requires successful leaders to possess an ever-increasing range of knowledge and skills. Alvernia's Finance program gives students the tools they need to access and utilize financial information and understand how markets operate. Developed with the input of faculty members with academic and practical business experience, Alvernia’s program teaches students how to think strategically while delving into vital topics such as accounting, marketing, business data and information analysis, business law, corporate finance, strategic management, international business and investment analysis.
Defined as science that is used for purposes of the law, forensic science is an exciting and fascinating field for students who have a strong interest in chemistry and biology. Forensic scientists work closely with investigators, attorneys and others to discover, analyze and deliver evidence during criminal investigations. As a forensic science major at Alvernia, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a modern crime lab in your hometown, or at the regional, state or federal level. Alvernia's program prepares students for a life of personal and professional integrity grounded in a commitment to serving others, enhancing understanding that science can provide vital information to make the world a better, safer…
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…
Civil engineers are the architects of the modern world. From bridges and highways to skyscrapers and renewable energy systems, civil engineers create the infrastructure that keeps society running. If you're passionate about sustainable cities, improving transportation, and designing resilient structures, a degree in civil engineering is your path to a rewarding career that will shape the future.
911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Engineering Experience and Professional Skills (EEPS) minor helps engineering and engineering technology majors turn classroom learning into real-world engineering experience. Through approved internships, research experiences, technical writing, project management, professional ethics, and faculty guidance, students build a transcripted credential that highlights practical experience and career readiness. The EEPS Minor is designed for students who want to build experience before graduation, including first-year engineering students planning ahead, community college transfer students, and 2+3 engineering pathway students.
The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education is offered to professional registered nurses who possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field, Masters in Nursing (MSN) or related field or doctorate. Courses provide nurses with foundational knowledge and essential skills to fulfill various roles in nursing education, including pre-licensure and staff development. Credits earned are eligible to be applied to the Alvernia MSN Program, Nursing Education track (36 total credits). MSN students pursuing concentrations in Leadership have the opportunity to earn the Nursing Education Certificate as an addition to their studies.
911±¬ÁÏÍø's 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership is offered to professional registered nurses who possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field, Masters in Nursing (MSN) or related field or Doctorate.
Alvernia’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program expands beyond the classroom to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the ever-changing health care environment. Alvernia's Doctor of Physical Therapy is a 34-month in-person program, with 36 weeks of full-time clinical experience.
The DPT program is offered in a 4+3 year curricular format or a 3+3 year accelerated format. Alvernia students who are admitted as undergraduate students into one of 3 majors (Biochemistry, Biology or Healthcare Science) begin the professional phase of the curriculum in their senior year. Upon maintaining the required GPA and completion of all admission requirements, these students are eligible to compete with other accelerated students for…