Sep 13, 2024  
2024-25 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-25 Graduate Catalog

Accreditations


Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Since 1967, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools has granted Alvernia University full accreditation. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was granted in June 2015.

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)

The Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and Middle States Commission of Higher Education.

Pennsylvania Department of Education

The Clinical Counseling Program leading to a Master of Arts degree is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Middle States Commission of Higher Education.

The Program for Leadership leading to a Master of Arts degree is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Middle States Commission of Higher Education.

The Education Certification Programs including Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, Principal (PK-12), Special Education (PK-12), and ESL Program Specialist (PK-12) leading to a Master of Education and Ph.D. in Leadership degrees are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Middle States Commission of Higher Education.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Middle States Commission of Higher Education.

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

The Program in Community Service and Economic Leadership leading to a Master of Business Administration degree is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Middle States Commission of Higher Education. Alvernia University’s Business Department is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The Master of Science in Nursing program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Middle States Commission of Higher Education. The MSN Program has approval from the Department of Education for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation

The Master of Social Work program at Alvernia University has achieved Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation.

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE)

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Alvernia University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE).