Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Addiction studies | |
Alvernia‘s Addiction Studies Degree was one of the first of its kind in the United States. Students who pursue this major find the subject area extremely relevant, challenging and rewarding in their quest to understand one of society ‘s major problems.
A degree in Addiction Studies provides theoretical... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
RN-BSN | |
The RN-BSN Program is designed for registered nurses who are graduates of diploma or associate degree nursing programs. The RN student is recognized as an adult learner who brings professional skills and personal goals to the educational setting.
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
The accounting major provides the opportunity to develop professional skills that enable the student to enter the field of management accounting or public accounting. Accounting is a dynamic profession that provides support for management decision-making and offers a variety of important services to... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Athletic Training | |
ccording to the NATA (National Athletic Trainers‘ Association) a Certified Athletic Trainer is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in athletic health care. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health personnel, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Biochemistry | |
Biochemistry is specially designed as an interdisciplinary program for students with a strong interest in biology and chemistry. The program will prepare a biochemistry major to enter graduate school in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology or physiology; give adequate preparation for entering a professional... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
The program of specialization in biology aims to develop in students an appreciation for and knowledge of the fundamental biological principles and skills of biological techniques used in teaching on the secondary level, graduate study, biological research, medical technology, and in professional schools... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Business Management | |
Business Management is a major for students with an interest in the complexities of the world of business. Designed for the generalist, a business management program (sometimes called business administration) equips a student to serve as a decision-maker in commerce of all kinds.Among the most flexible... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
Programs of specialization in chemistry provide opportunities and guided experiences through which the student may be introduced to the basic knowledge and skills essential to pursue careers in industrial and governmental research, medical technology, teaching in secondary schools, and professional careers.... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Theatre | |
A major in Communication with a focus in Theatre provides a solid foundation in Communication Studies and in Theatre Arts.
You'll have a BA in COM with the training to pursue work in professional theatre or pursue graduate study in Theatre Arts.
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Communications | |
A communications degree is widely recognized as the backbone of a wide variety of fields. In addition to the traditional arenas of business application and media, the skills developed in a communication major are now viewed as vital in law, government, international relations, health and human and social... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Computer Information Systems | |
The CIS major equips students for participation in a variety of high tech industries. The role of the CIS graduate is to be the architect of information systems designed to meet the needs of information systems managers. They use tools designed by computer science graduates and apply them to specific... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
The Criminal Justice major is designed to provide the theoretical, practical and professional knowledge needed in today's environment to be successful in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, courts, probation, parole, private security, and the related service careers. The curriculum is designed... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Dual Certification Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education | |
The early childhood program prepares students to teach in nursery school, day care and kindergarten to grade three. Students major in elementary education with early childhood certification. |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Dual Certification Special Education and Elementary Education | |
The special education program requires coursework and other requirements leading to a dual certification in both Special Education and Elementary Education certification. To serve children with disabilities, students complete a four year program that includes both Elementary and Special Education certification... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Education
Elementary Education | |
The teacher education program combines a sound liberal arts background, field work, and studies in human growth and development, curriculum, methods and materials.
The elementary education program prepares students to teach grades K through six. Students are encouraged to obtain a dual certification.... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
English | |
The primary focus of an English major is the study and appreciation of literature. A traditional liberal arts major, English has always offered its students opportunities for self-knowledge and growth as they explore the ideas of great writers of the past and the present. However, the English major is... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Forensic Science | |
Forensic Science is specially designed as an interdisciplinary program for students with a strong interest in criminal justice and chemistry. The program will prepare a forensic science major to work in a modern crime laboratory, at the local, regional, state, or federal level. Students may also pursue... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
General Science | |
The General Science program aims to develop in the student insight into the intellectual and philosophical nature of science. This program helps the student to develop the ability to select, adopt, evaluate and use strategies and materials for the teaching of science, preparing for graduate study and... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
History | |
History, as a basic liberal arts discipline, is interrelated with the other social sciences and provides the student with numerous options for professional development. These options include graduate studies and research, social research, teaching, law, and governmental service among others. In addition,... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Liberal Studies | |
Whether the student is seeking an opportunity to broaden intellectual and cultural awareness, or whether the student is preparing for specific graduate pursuits, Liberal Studies will provide both a solid foundation and a program tailored to the student‘s individual goals.
The purpose of the Liberal Studies... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Marketing
Brand Management | |
Marketing is a major field in the area of business that involves the study of consumer needs and desires for products and services and the consumers willingness and ability to pay for these needs/desires. It is the study of the various strategies used to attract and motivate people to buy or subscribe... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Marketing
Advertising | |
Marketing is a major field in the area of business that involves the study of consumer needs and desires for products and services and the consumers willingness and ability to pay for these needs/desires. It is the study of the various strategies used to attract and motivate people to buy or subscribe... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Marketing
Marketing Research | |
Marketing is a major field in the area of business that involves the study of consumer needs and desires for products and services and the consumers willingness and ability to pay for these needs/desires. It is the study of the various strategies used to attract and motivate people to buy or subscribe... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Marketing
Retail | |
Marketing is a major field in the area of business that involves the study of consumer needs and desires for products and services and the consumers willingness and ability to pay for these needs/desires. It is the study of the various strategies used to attract and motivate people to buy or subscribe... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Marketing
Sales | |
Marketing is a major field in the area of business that involves the study of consumer needs and desires for products and services and the consumers willingness and ability to pay for these needs/desires. It is the study of the various strategies used to attract and motivate people to buy or subscribe... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Marketing
Sales Management | |
Marketing is a major field in the area of business that involves the study of consumer needs and desires for products and services and the consumers willingness and ability to pay for these needs/desires. It is the study of the various strategies used to attract and motivate people to buy or subscribe... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Marketing
Sales Promotion | |
Marketing is a major field in the area of business that involves the study of consumer needs and desires for products and services and the consumers willingness and ability to pay for these needs/desires. It is the study of the various strategies used to attract and motivate people to buy or subscribe... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
The mathematics program provides students with sufficient background of theory and practice so they may pursue graduate work, research, teaching in the secondary schools, and various types of industry. |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Nursing is the preferred entry level for today's professional nurse. The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Program is to offer a dimension of learning for the student in a Christian-oriented environment. The BSN graduate functions as a... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Occupational Therapy | |
The Occupational Therapy major seeks to prepare graduates to think logically and creatively, act professionally and ethically, analyze ideas and situations, and solve problems encountered in their service delivery as practitioners, supervisors, and managers. Like many healthcare-related majors, the curriculum... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
Courses in philosophy are designed to acquaint students with the fundamental principals and methods of the subject and to develop skills in critical thinking and analysis. The works of great writers and thinkers are used to cultivate and hone the skills of written and oral communication, interpersonal... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
Politics pervades every facet of our lives. Students who study political science
are involved in an ongoing inquiry into the nature, use, and distribution of power;
the source of political authority; and the on-going pursuit of justice in societies.
Students who complete the political science program... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
The field of psychology is the science concerned with the study of individual behavior. The psychology major prepares students to study behavior and mental processes within an applied framework and typically encompasses both research and practice. This major offers an environment that fosters the development... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Secondary Education
Biology | |
Students who wish to teach in the secondary schools complete coursework required by the State of Pennsylvania. These students select a content area for certification from Biology.
Students are admitted into the Education Department and are fully accepted when
the following criteria have been met:... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Secondary Education
Business Computers Information Technology | |
Students who wish to teach in the secondary schools complete coursework required by the State of Pennsylvania. These students select a content area for certification from Business Computers Information Technology.
Students are admitted into the Education Department and are fully accepted when
the... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Secondary Education
Chemistry | |
Students who wish to teach in the secondary schools complete coursework required by the State of Pennsylvania. These students select a content area for certification from Chemistry.
Students are admitted into the Education Department and are fully accepted when
the following criteria have been met:... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Secondary Education
Citizenship | |
A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Secondary Education
English | |
Students who wish to teach in the secondary schools complete coursework required by the State of Pennsylvania. These students select a content area for certification from English.
Students are admitted into the Education Department and are fully accepted when
the following criteria have been met:... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Secondary Education
Mathematics | |
Students who wish to teach in the secondary schools complete coursework required by the State of Pennsylvania. These students select a content area for certification from Mathematics.
Students are admitted into the Education Department and are fully accepted when
the following criteria have been... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Secondary Education
Social Studies | |
Students who wish to teach in the secondary schools complete coursework required by the State of Pennsylvania. These students select a content area for certification from Social Studies.
Students are admitted into the Education Department and are fully accepted when
the following criteria have been... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Social Science | |
Courses offered in the social sciences include:
SSC 111 (3 credits)
The Individual in Society
Introduction to concepts and methodology of social sciences and presentation
of sample content for the systems of humanity: sociology, anthropology, history,
political science, economics and international... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Sport Management | |
Sport Management is an interdisciplinary major offering a broad-based curricula in sports, management, marketing and promotion, communications, law, finance and accounting, economics, and computer literacy. Students acquire understanding of the role of sports in our society, the role of management in... |
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Alvernia College
Bachelor degree
Theology | |
Theological study has long attempted to address the most profound questions of existence and the meaning of the human religious experience. Theology courses ask these questions with attention to the universally human and particular focus on the Judeo-Christian tradition. The examination of these questions... |
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Alvernia College
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Principal | |
The Post-Masters Principal Certification program is dedicated to providing instruction in educational theory balanced with current administrative practices. The program focuses on a value-centered approach toward the preparation of caring, uniquely-qualified candidates to address the needs of diverse... |
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Alvernia College
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Elementary Education | |
The Elementary Education Graduate Certification program is dedicated to providing instruction in educational theory balanced with current classroom practices. The program focuses on a value-centered approach toward the preparation of caring, uniquely-qualified candidates to address the needs of diverse... |
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Alvernia College
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Secondary Education
Biology | |
The Secondary Education Graduate Certification prepares students to teach grades seventh through twelfth. This program combines educational theory with studies in curriculum, methods, and teaching strategies. Approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education, the program prepares students for... |
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Alvernia College
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Secondary Education
Business | |
The Secondary Education Graduate Certification prepares students to teach grades seventh through twelfth. This program combines educational theory with studies in curriculum, methods, and teaching strategies. Approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education, the program prepares students for... |
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Alvernia College
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Secondary Education
Chemistry | |
The Secondary Education Graduate Certification prepares students to teach grades seventh through twelfth. This program combines educational theory with studies in curriculum, methods, and teaching strategies. Approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education, the program prepares students for... |
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Alvernia College
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Secondary Education
Computer and Information Technology | |
The Secondary Education Graduate Certification prepares students to teach grades seventh through twelfth. This program combines educational theory with studies in curriculum, methods, and teaching strategies. Approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education, the program prepares students for... |
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Alvernia College
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Secondary Education
English | |
The Secondary Education Graduate Certification prepares students to teach grades seventh through twelfth. This program combines educational theory with studies in curriculum, methods, and teaching strategies. Approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education, the program prepares students for... |
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Alvernia College
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Secondary Education
Mathematics | |
The Secondary Education Graduate Certification prepares students to teach grades seventh through twelfth. This program combines educational theory with studies in curriculum, methods, and teaching strategies. Approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education, the program prepares students for... |
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Alvernia College
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Secondary Education
Social Studies | |
The Secondary Education Graduate Certification prepares students to teach grades seventh through twelfth. This program combines educational theory with studies in curriculum, methods, and teaching strategies. Approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education, the program prepares students for... |
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Alvernia College
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Special Education | |
The Special Education Graduate Certification curriculum prepares graduates to effectively deal with those students with "special needs" that are included in the regular classroom, along with preparing them to teach students in most special education classrooms Kindergarten through twelfth. The program... |
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Alvernia College
Doctor's degree
Philosophy
Community Leadership | |
The Alvernia College program in Leadership leading to a Doctor of Philosophy with concentrations in Community Leadership is designed to prepare professionals who will excel in positions of leadership in public and private settings. The doctorate will afford professionals opportunities to make substantive... |
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Alvernia College
Doctor's degree
Philosophy
Corporate | |
The Alvernia College program in Leadership leading to a Doctor of Philosophy with concentrations in Corporate is designed to prepare professionals who will excel in positions of leadership in public and private settings. The doctorate will afford professionals opportunities to make substantive contributions... |
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Alvernia College
Doctor's degree
Philosophy
Education | |
The Alvernia College program in Leadership leading to a Doctor of Philosophy with concentrations in Education is designed to prepare professionals who will excel in positions of leadership in public and private settings. The doctorate will afford professionals opportunities to make substantive contributions... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Corporate | |
The Master in Business Administration degree prepares students to embrace leadership roles in their current or future career. In addition to developing an understanding of the demanding nature and inter-relationship among the key functional areas of business, the MBA will emphasize managerial skills... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Criminal Justice | |
The Master in Business Administration degree prepares students to embrace leadership roles in their current or future career. In addition to developing an understanding of the demanding nature and inter-relationship among the key functional areas of business, the MBA will emphasize managerial skills... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Entrepreneurship | |
The Master in Business Administration degree prepares students to embrace leadership roles in their current or future career. In addition to developing an understanding of the demanding nature and inter-relationship among the key functional areas of business, the MBA will emphasize managerial skills... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Human Resources | |
he Master in Business Administration degree prepares students to embrace leadership roles in their current or future career. In addition to developing an understanding of the demanding nature and inter-relationship among the key functional areas of business, the MBA will emphasize managerial skills advancement.... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Marketing and Communications | |
he Master in Business Administration degree prepares students to embrace leadership roles in their current or future career. In addition to developing an understanding of the demanding nature and inter-relationship among the key functional areas of business, the MBA will emphasize managerial skills advancement.... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Business Administration
Not-For Profit/Government | |
The Master in Business Administration degree prepares students to embrace leadership roles in their current or future career. In addition to developing an understanding of the demanding nature and inter-relationship among the key functional areas of business, the MBA will emphasize managerial skills... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Community Counseling | |
The Master in Arts in Community Counseling degree is designed for students who wish to become professional counselors skilled in treating both mental health and addiction disorders. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be better prepared to: conduct clinical assessments; apply theory... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Education | |
The Master in Education program will contribute to the professional development of educators as they face the challenges of serving children and youth. Exploring research-based theories and methods will provide knowledge and understanding for improving the educational opportunities of these students.... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Education
Educational Leadership | |
The Master in Education in Educational Leadership program explores topics in school leadership such as law, finance, administration, and human resource management. The program gives educators the opportunity to explore the academics behind administration and is an excellent precursor to pursuing an administrative... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Education
School Health and School Nurse Certification | |
The Master in Education with Emphasis in School Health and School Nurse Certification programs prepare registered nurses for the specialized practice of school nursing in the 21st century. Today‘s school nurse is not only responsible for health care and case management for school students and staff,... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Education
Special Education | |
The Master in Education in Special Education program prepares graduates to effectively deal with those students with ’special needs“ that are included in the regular classroom, along with preparing them to teach students in most special education classrooms kindergarten through twelfth. The program... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Education
Teaching and Learning | |
Curriculum Overview
Required Graduate Courses to complete a Masters in Education (33 credits)
Required Interdisciplinary Courses (6 credits)
COR 510: Moral Leadership
COR 600: Organizational Professional Ethics (to be taken within the final 12
credits)
Required Courses (18 credits)
MED... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Education
Urban Education | |
Curriculum Overview
Required Graduate Courses to complete a Masters in Education (33 credits)
Required Interdisciplinary Courses (6 credits)
COR 510: Moral Leadership
COR 600: Organizational Professional Ethics (to be taken within the final 12
credits)
Required Courses (12 credits)
MED... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Liberal Studies | |
The MALS in Community Leadership is an interdisciplinary program founded in the liberal arts tradition and designed for leadership in sustainable community development. The MALS program prepares professionals who will excel in positions of leadership in public and private settings. For the purposes of... |
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Alvernia College
Masters degree
Occupational Therapy | |
The combined Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree is designed for students who are looking for a health and rehabilitation profession that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. Alvernia‘s MSOT program promotes integration and utilization of theory and practice... |
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