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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, 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.
Optometrists play an essential role in promoting health and quality of life by preserving vision, detecting eye disease, and supporting overall wellness. The Pre-Professional Pre-Optometry program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ prepares students for admission to schools and colleges of optometry through individualized advising, a strong foundation in the sciences, and opportunities for experiential learning. With guidance on prerequisite coursework and professional preparation, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career dedicated to protecting sight and enhancing the well-being of their patients.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Master of Education programs hold the highest standards of academic excellence as they prepare caring, highly qualified candidates who are uniquely positioned to address various needs of the diverse populations in today's schools. The programs feature multiple degree tracks, each approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Alvernia's post-baccalaureate certification programs for educators are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Certification coursework may be applied to earning a Master of Education or Ph.D. in Leadership degree. Individual courses may be taken as Act 48 credits.
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.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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.
Are you a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) ready to take your career to the next level? Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s COTA-to-MSOT Bridge Program provides a seamless pathway from your Associate Degree to a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) through the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science. This bridge program is designed specifically for licensed OTAs who want to become occupational therapists.
Through a newly established partnership between Alpha Aviation, Reading Regional Airport, Â鶹ÊÓƵ's O'Pake Institute for Economic Development, and other regional workforce development leaders, Berks County is building a local pipeline into commercial drone aviation. Together, we are expanding access to a rapidly growing industry, creating a local pathway into commercial drone aviation for students, career changers, veterans, and entrepreneurs.
No prior flight experience is required. This initiative creates structured access to FAA Part 107 certification, hands-on flight training, and emerging career pathways — right here in our community. We're not waiting for the future to arrive. We're…
A fascinating major and an applied science, psychology prepares students for careers in virtually any industry. It also prepares you for life by teaching important skills like communication and critical thinking. In addition to participating in real-world learning through internships and service learning experiences, psychology majors at Alvernia conduct collaborative research alongside faculty scholars.
The Marketing program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Header School of Business explores and examines the ever-evolving complexities of the marketing industry, delving into such important topics as accounting, business law, statistics, corporate finance, consumer behavior, advertising and promotion. The learning experience expands far beyond textbooks, strengthened by a state-of-the-art business lab featuring the Bloomberg Terminal, and the O'Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, which offers resources to students and businesses to assist with economic development.
The John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing at Â鶹ÊÓƵ prepares future nursing professionals to enter the field ready to provide skillful, compassionate healthcare in virtually every setting, from community health clinics and hospitals to schools and nursing homes to emergency and disaster relief sites. Combining theory with clinical practice, the curriculum develops the skill set necessary for nurses to not only address the physical and psychological needs of their patients across the lifespan, but also to educate and advocate, counsel, research and problem solve with sensitivity and understanding.