32 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

From Aristotle to Descartes to Nietzsche, the great Philosophy graduates at Alvernia University have contributed to the way we think, believe and view the world.

A fascinating major and an applied science, Psychology prepares students at Alvernia University for careers in virtually any industry.

Healthcare Administration at Alvernia University is big business in America and has become increasingly complex. As we grapple with issues such as an aging population, how to make care accessible and affordable and how to manage ever-changing regulations affecting healthcare, the need for highly educated and skilled professionals is growing.

Business Administration and Management at Alvernia University can help maximize your potential. Developed with the input of faculty members with academic and practical business experience, the program offers insights into the changing global business world.

One thing is for certain—Americans love sports. Ranked as one of the 20 largest industries in the United States, the Sport Management industry spans professional, college and privately run programs and demands jobs in areas such as management at Alvernia University, law, finance, accounting, development, marketing, media, licensing, ethics, merchandising and special events.

It is the goal of our Chemistry program at Alvernia University and our faculty to enrich our students with the knowledge, skills, appreciation and desire to join in the search for solutions to tomorrow's problems.

As a Forensic Science major at Alvernia University, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a modern crime lab in your hometown, or at the regional, state or federal level.

Studying Political Science at Alvernia University opens your eyes and mind to the world around you. As our world becomes increasingly complex, understanding politics is crucial for being informed and involved citizens.

The Criminal Justice Administration at Alvernia University system in the United States faces many new and complex challenges as we deal with mistrust in police officers, racial tensions, overcrowded prisons, impoverished communities and other serious issues.

Students who earn a Healthcare Science bachelor's degree from Alvernia University will be prepared to work in healthcare agencies, businesses and other healthcare settings as policy leaders, advocates and educators.

Computer Science degree at Alvernia University. It is vital in every industry and it serves multiple purposes: to make it possible to research, track and analyze information and to communicate and transact. The volume of data we exchange globally on any given day is infinite. 

The Early Childhood (PreK-4) major at Alvernia University coursework is designed to meet the PDE and national standards and to prepare students for certification in Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-4). 

The process of hiring, training, managing and retaining talented employees is integral to any business, and business owners rely heavily on human resource managers to assure success in those areas. Alvernia University’s major in Human Resource Management can help put you in the driver’s seat by preparing you for a varied and interesting career in human resources.

Ongoing changes to our Environmental Science at Alvernia University are cause for concern among scientists, environmental workers and activists, people living in environmentally sensitive areas and, for the most part, the general population.

As a Biology major at Alvernia University, you’ll use laboratory materials and equipment to examine cells and tissues, explore human physiology, isolate and manipulate DNA and protein, grow and analyze microbes such as bacteria and study and propagate plants. You may participate in studies involving biomedical and environmental analysis, facilitated by the very latest equipment and tools.

Theatre major from  Alvernia University helps us share our common humanity through storytelling. Theatre reaches out to audience members as individuals and collectively to remind them that we are all human together.

Do you have mad technical skills? Can you work under pressure? Are you a super problem-solver? Are you creative, a team-player and aware of commercial productivity trends? If so, you might enjoy a the Mechanical Engineering at Alvernia University.

Electrical engineers don’t just work with circuits, they design and develop the technology that powers modern life. Join us in our Electrical Engineering program at Alvernia University.

The Social Work program at Alvernia University mirrors Franciscan values and the idea of “knowledge joined by love” that are hallmarks of the University’s philosophy and mission.

The Alvernia University Nursing Program prepares future healthcare 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.