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Alvernia University

Alvernia University
400 Saint Bernardine Street
Reading, PA 19607-1799

Official telephone: (610) 796-8200
Fax number: (610) 796-8336
Website: https://www.alvernia.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 71%
Graduation rate: 61% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Chemistry, General
  • Communication, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Environmental Science
  • Finance, General
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health Services Administration
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Doctorates

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Nursing Practice
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
Master's Degrees

  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Nursing Administration
  • Nursing Education
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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