Degree Completion and Graduate Programs

Degrees for Working Adults

Wherever you are on your journey, there’s a path waiting for you here at Alverno. Discover flexible, affordable, one-of-a-kind degree completion and graduate programs that fit your life.

Degree Completion Programs

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Alverno Accelerate Degree Completion Program

An affordable, flexible online path to an associate or bachelor’s degree in leadership. Open to all genders.

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Paraprofessional to Teacher Licensure

Advance your career in education, 100% online. Open to all genders.

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2+2 Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Finish your BSN in two years or less at Alverno. Open to women.

Graduate Nursing Programs

Open to all genders

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Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing

Earn your BSN and MSN in as few as 18 months through hands-on, abilities-based learning.

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Advance your career as an independent health care provider.

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Post-Master's NP Certificates

Earn a post-MSN certificate in a specialty area of advanced-practice nursing.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Advance to the highest level of nursing leadership.

Graduate Education and Psychology Programs

Open to all genders

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Master of Science in Community Psychology

Prepare to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through a 60-credit program grounded in social justice and community-based practice.

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Educational Specialist in School Psychology

Earn both an MS in Educational Psychology and the EdS in School Psychology in this three-year, online program.

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Master of Arts in Education

Designed for working educators, our flexible program helps you lead and innovate in diverse learning environments.

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Doctorate in Education Leadership (EdD)

Advance to the highest levels of leadership in K–12 or higher education in as few as two years.