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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.
The Ed.D. in Transformative Education Program empowers educational professionals to lead change, respond to change and undergo change, both personally and professionally. The program is designed for diverse professionals who are committed to reshaping education as a vehicle for equity and systemic improvement. Whether students come from classrooms, college campus offices, community programs, or corporate training teams, they will graduate being equipped and inspired to lead meaningful change in their professional spheres.
Ë®¹ûÅÉ's Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program prepares professionals to meet the unique leadership challenges of the 21st century and effectively lead teams, groups and organizations in a complex and dynamic global environment. Students’ leadership skills are sharpened through a systems thinking framework that integrates diverse perspectives, preparing them to collaborate across their organizations and within their communities to critically discuss, analyze, and act on the unique challenges and opportunities of today’s world.
The Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Innovation is designed for educators aspiring to gain a leadership position in educational institutions. The program provides professional educators with a broad-based knowledge of leadership in the field of education, whether for an administrative position or for a classroom teacher serving in a leadership capacity, such as a department chair, committee head, or community leader.
The Master of Education in Special Education prepares educators who hold another teaching certification to be successful in a variety of inclusive special education classroom settings. Coursework that focuses on young students with special needs such as learning disabilities, social/emotional disorders, and autism in combined with coursework in technology, literacy and teaching strategies and methods for the instruction of students.
The Master of Education with Principal (PK-12) Certification Program is designed to enhance the scholarly and professional development of classroom teachers who aspire to gain an administrative position. The program prepares future educational leaders to interact successfully with students, teachers, parents, school board members, and the community at large. The program prepares educators to meet the Pennsylvania Principal (PK-12) Certification requirements. Students graduate with a Master of Education degree and Principal Certification which gives a strong impetus to their career development.
The Master of Education with Special Education Certification (Grades PK-12) Program prepares educators for a master's degree with Pennsylvania certification in special education. This program is for educators who hold another teaching certification and would like to be successful in a variety of inclusive special education classroom settings. To enhance their understanding of working with children with various abilities and disabilities, students are required to complete classroom field experiences, pre-student teaching, and six weeks of student teaching.
With over 40 years of history, Alvernia’s Bachelor of Arts in Addictions and Mental Health Treatment program is one of the oldest and best of its kind at the college or university level. It was recently ranked #10 among the Top 25 Small Colleges for Substance Abuse Counseling Degrees by SR Education Group, now known as Optimal.
Class Delivery Note: All AMHT classes are fully online. Undergraduate residential students in the program take their general education courses in person. Commuter students should talk to their admissions counselor to identify the best delivery options for their circumstances.
With an over-burdened global health-care system, an increasing number of multi-drug resistant microbes, terrorism, and competition over dwindling planetary resources, life on earth will face some major challenges. Ë®¹ûÅÉ strives to give students not just technical knowledge but insight and guidance about how science should be applied for the good of humanity and the betterment of society. As a Franciscan University, we are especially positioned to coordinate such goals.
The Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) degree provides the necessary knowledge, values and skills required of competent master’s level counseling practitioners working in community setting with clients experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance abuse issues.
MACC is a CACREP-accredited program for adult students committed to upholding the highest standards in professional mental health and addictions counseling. The MACC program prepares students to address complicated issues of social justice and healthy functioning with an approach that combines theory, technique and hands-on practical experiences. Methods of instruction include lecture, skill demonstrations, role plays, small group interactions and…
Communication is at the heart of our human interaction, and a necessity in an increasingly networked world. The speed at which we connect and the sheer volume of communication made possible every day through advancing technology and innovation is nothing short of revolutionary. Communication is an excellent choice for students skilled at writing, public speaking, performing and fine arts, graphic design, marketing and social media, and offers career possibilities in virtually every industry.