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World-renowned Academics
This is the learning experience you’ve been looking for – one that will last a lifetime. At Alverno College, you will receive a world-class education with high academic standards, real-world applications and an engaging student community in any area of study you choose.
A rich diversity of major and minor areas of study prepares you to combine your talents, your skills and your interests to make an impact on your life and on the world around you.
The School of Business is focused on providing you with a high-quality education. It will help you refine your personal and professional development in the areas of business management, management accounting, international business, marketing management and graduate management education.
The School of Education offers programs that meet your needs as a student while preparing you for a career in teaching. Our teacher-preparation programs have been praised as some of the best in the nation, with innovative teaching methods, initiatives and continuing partnerships.
The School of Arts and Science offers programs that are the quintessence of a liberal arts education. There are four divisions within the school: humanities; arts, communication and technology; behavioral science; and natural sciences, mathematics and technology. The courses offered in these areas of study provide you with a deeper knowledge of the wider world and promote your personal and professional development.
The JoAnn McGrath School of Nursing has a history of preparing students to become leaders in the field of nursing. You will fully realize your passion for nursing from the integrity of our program combined with your technical knowledge and abilities learned through our rigorous and proactive curriculum that addresses the ever-changing health care landscape.
Graduate Degree Programs
We also offer four master’s degree programs for women and men – Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Community Psychology.
Master of Arts in Education
Our Master of Arts in Education concentrates on teaching, learning and assessment. It is designed for licensed teachers in K-12 schools, technical and community college teachers, those wishing to become teachers, and business professionals working in, or planning to work in, instructional design, training, human resource or organizational development in business, government and not-for-profit agencies. We offer a number of specializations.
Master of Business Administration
Real-world situation and cross-functional coursework – as well as the highly experiential teaching methods in our MBA program – are designed to sharpen and enhance your abilities to lead, manage, create and compete in today’s global marketplace.
Master of Science in Nursing
A focus on integrated, experiential and reflective learning differentiates our degree. We offer two tracks, specially designed for baccalaureate-prepared licensed registered nurses to become family nurse practitioners or clinical nurse specialists (CNS) and nurse educators who wish to put advanced theory into practice with patients, staff and/or students.
Master of Science in Community Psychology
Our MSCP degree emphasizes health and community involvement in prevention, intervention and treatment of mental health issues. Students learn to use a complex network of resources in addressing psychological needs.