Alvernia University
Primary Contact: Phillip Gonzales
Philadelphia Campus Enrollment Coordinator
Alvernia University
Phone: 215-635-4734 x 4532
Fax: 215-635-4590
Phillip.Gonzales@alvernia.edu
The University Center @ Manor College proudly offers the Alvernia University
Bachelor of Science in Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
The University Center @ Manor College proudly offers the Alvernia University
Bachelor of Science in Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
Earning a Addictions and Mental Health Treatment degree from Alvernia University through the University Center @ Manor College prepares graduates to be impactful leaders in the fields of addiction studies, mental health and child welfare.
Learn from accomplished instructors.
Our Addictions and Mental Health Treatment program’s commitment to excellence is exemplified through Alvernia’s faculty selection. Our highly trained faculty provide an educationally rich and engaging classroom experience at any of our three locations — Reading, Pottsville and Philadelphia.
Find a job after graduation.
Our Addictions and Mental Health Treatment program maintains an extremely high employment placement rate, and our Career Services Office can provide assistance to graduates with resume preparation, interview help and job search advice.
A Addictions and Mental Health Treatment bachelor’s is highly valued by many fields:
Criminal Justice
Mental Health Facilities
Children and Youth Agencies
Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Centers
Hospitals
Corporate Employee-Assistance Programs
Prevention and Intervention Centers
Other Social Agencies
Certification
Addictions and Mental Health Treatment courses are approved by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB), the foremost drug and alcohol credentialing organization in Pennsylvania. The Addictions and Mental Health Treatment Bachelor degree can be used to fulfill Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) requirements for certification and re-certification of addiction counselors. Students from outside Pennsylvania should contact the CAC board in their state for information about requirements and the certification process
The University Center @ Manor College proudly offers the Alvernia University
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration through the University Center @ Manor College. Students learn an interdisciplinary study of crime and justice in today’s society.
Taught by practicing professionals in law enforcement and professors with backgrounds in the FBI, SWAT, forensic psychology, crisis-and-hostage negotiation and homeland security. The University Center @ Manor College program with Alvernia University couples intensive classroom learning with extensive research and required field experience. Students also have the additional benefit of working with the Philadelphia Police Academy.
Interpersonal skills as well as managerial and administrative subject matter prepare you for positions of responsibility and leadership within the criminal justice community. You can specialize in areas such as probation and parole or corrections and rehabilitation, and focus on the area of crime that interests you.
Police Officers take advance of a special 20% tuition discount.
The University Center @ Manor College proudly offers the Alvernia University
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Based on federal statistics, healthcare administration is the fastest growing industry in the country. Earn a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration at Alvernia University through the University Center @ Manor College, and you can get the knowledge and training you need for a successful career in this dynamic industry. Earn a degree that helps you meet the strong demand from healthcare employers. All of your learning takes place with the flexibility and convenience of learning online and in accelerated classes through the University Center @ Manor College in Jenkintown.
The University Center @ Manor College proudly offers the
Alvernia University
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
Earning a Healthcare Science degree from Alvernia University through the University Center @ Manor College prepares graduates for meaningful, big-picture roles and careers in the current healthcare environment. Students who earn a Healthcare Science bachelor’s will be prepared to work in healthcare agencies, businesses and other healthcare settings as policy leaders, advocates and educators.
Gain knowledge for the future of your healthcare career.
Our Healthcare Science program graduates advocates for individuals and communities that are underserved or under-informed on issues related to health and wellness, health-system policies and health management.
Design your right-fit program.
Our affordable and flexible Healthcare Science program is offered at the University Center @ Manor College and delivers students classroom and online instruction. Our faculty will work with you to incorporate your complementary interests to the required core competency courses.
Choose your career path.
Our Healthcare Science program is an excellent opportunity for students at all levels, including transfers or new applicants with associate’s degrees as occupational therapy assistants, physical therapy assistants, medical imaging professionals, dental hygienists, or respiratory therapists.
The University Center @ Manor College proudly offers the Alvernia University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology through the University Center @ Manor College. The Psychology program prepares students to study behavior and mental processes within an applied framework. This approach encourages students to integrate psychological research and theories with ethical practice and moral responsibility. With an emphasis on human dignity, the department instills in students the concept of service to diverse populations.
The program is dedicated to the ideals of service in the helping professions and the goal of seeking knowledge through scientific research. Students pursue a BS in Psychology. Based on American Psychological Association’s (APA) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major (APA, 2013), and The Assessment CyberGuide for Learning Goals and Outcomes (APA, 2009) since they became available in 2002 and 2003 respectively.
The University Center @ Manor College proudly offers the Alvernia University
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Earning a Social Work degree from Alvernia University through the University Center @ Manor College prepares graduates for competent and effective entry level generalist social work professional to work with diverse populations, especially those who are at risk of social, economic, political, and religious oppression; who have a commitment to education as a means of collaborating in the search for wisdom, as a means of promoting social justice and spiritual development and service as a source for transforming society and serving as a witness to the Franciscan tradition for caring for the most vulnerable members of society. Alvernia University is located in an ethnically diverse small city that is economically distressed and it is within this context that social work students are prepared to become generalist practitioners.
Guided by Franciscan values and the idea of ‘knowledge joined by love,’ and rooted in the Catholic and Liberal Arts traditions, Alvernia is a rigorous caring, and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence and to being and fostering broadly educated, life-long learners, reflective professionals and engaged citizens; and ethical leaders with moral courage.
The compatibility of the respective mission of the University and the Social Work Program is structurally supported by the formal administrative organization of the institution and anchors the baccalaureate social work educational program that is consistent with the purposes, values, and ethical standards of the social work profession. Furthermore, this anchor and administrative structure provide the institutional foundation for the program’s rationale. Goals, objectives, curriculum structure and content, and the philosophy of social work practice which, in turn, provides the framework for implementing the educational program.
Overview
Through a critical awareness of individual and social values, students are exposed to a body of knowledge, which examines human behavior and development. Students gain the skills necessary to work effectively with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and the larger society.
Issues concerning ethnicity, culture, gender and populations-at-risk are incorporated throughout the program. Students examine the contributions and needs of these special populations. The curriculum focuses on the various institutions, which are designed to provide social services.
The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.