College of Innovation, Discovery, and Enterprise
Alvernia in the Amazon
Alvernia Associate Professor of Biology Jamie Becker, Ph.D., and environmental science major Alexander Kabrich joined a team of teachers, artists and researchers in the Peruvian Amazon to pilot new methods for capturing and sequencing environmental DNA.
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College of Innovation, Discovery and Enterprise Offerings
Music offerings seek to serve students by presenting the basics of music and the relationship of music to other areas of human endeavor. Skills courses seek to develop the student as a performer to foster self-expression and enjoyment of the art of music. Performance groups include chorus and ensembles.
Minor
鈥 Music
At the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation, the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic experience. It is dedicated to preparing students for meaningful careers and advanced study in science, healthcare, research and environmental stewardship. As one of the university鈥檚 largest departments, we are proud to house over seven distinct programs each designed to foster critical thinking, scientific inquiry and hands-on learning.
Baccalaureate Offerings
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Biochemistry
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Biology
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Biology-Medical Laboratory Science
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Chemistry
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Environmental Science
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Forensic Science
鈥&苍产蝉辫;General Science
Minors
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Biology
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Chemistry
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Environmental Science
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Forensic Science
鈥&苍产蝉辫;General Science
Alvernia's Header School of Business programs put students at the forefront and prepare them to excel in the workforce of the future. Combining classroom and experiential learning, business education at Alvernia provides the foundations for careers in accounting, finance, marketing, human resources and specialized areas of management. Students learn from accomplished practitioners who not only have years of experience in their respective fields but also research and publish on the latest business trends.
Associate Offerings
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Associate of Science Degree in Business
Baccalaureate Offerings
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Accounting
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Business Administration and Management
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Business Administration and Management (Adult Education)
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Business Analytics
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Digital Media Marketing
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Economics
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Finance
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Healthcare Administration
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Healthcare Administration (Adult Education)
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Human Resource Management
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Human Resource Management (Adult Education)
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Marketing
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Sport Management
Masters Offerings
鈥&苍产蝉辫;MBA - Masters of Business Administration
Minors
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Business
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Entrepreneurship
As long as there have been human beings, there has been art. Art brings beauty to our surroundings through creative expression of emotion. Theater opens our hearts to the experiences of people in situations outside of our routine life. The arts awaken our imaginations and encourage intellectual and emotional reflection.
Baccalaureate Offerings
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Theatre
Minors
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Art
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Theatre
The power of technology in today鈥檚 world has opened the door to unlimited career opportunities across every industry. Alvernia鈥檚 Computer Science programs provide the specialized skill set and expertise that students will need to stay on the leading edge of this continually evolving field. We are not afraid of AI: artificial intelligence is integrated in all programs across the technology department.
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.
Baccalaureate Offerings
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Computer Science programs
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Cybersecurity
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Data Science
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Mathematics
Minors
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Computer Science
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Cybersecurity
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Data Science
Engineering isn鈥檛 just about understanding theory 鈥 it鈥檚 about applying it to solve real-world problems. At Alvernia's John R. Post School of Engineering, students master both the fundamentals of engineering science and the hands-on skills needed to bring ideas to life. With state-of-the-art labs, small class sizes, and industry-connected faculty, students graduate ready to innovate and lead in their field. Our programs prepare students for high-impact careers in today鈥檚 most in-demand engineering fields.
Baccalaureate Offerings
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Civil Engineering
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Electrical Engineering
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Industrial Engineering Technology & Management
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Mechanical Engineering
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