Program Details
With 40 years of history, Alvernia’s Addictions and Mental Health Treatment degree is one of the oldest and best of its kind to be found at the college or university level.
Now, you can experience this same level of excellence in a flexible, online degree program.
Alvernia’s Bachelor of Arts in Addictions and Mental Health Treatment online degree develops broad-based skills necessary to address the challenges presented by today’s complex addictions and mental health treatment problems.
The program provides students with a solid core of knowledge and skills to prepare them for professional positions in a wide range of areas.
When earning your addictions and mental health treatment online degree in the field of behavioral health, you’ll have the opportunity to complete 12 credits of practicum field experience involving 400 on-site agency hours.
As you participate in fieldwork in a behavioral health agency that aligns with your desired area of practice, you will gain real-world experience that will boost your clinical skills, cultural expertise, self-reflection, decision-making skills and professionalism.
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Alvernia University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentRecommended GPA
2.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Additional Info
- If you have completed an Associate’s degree or if you have completed 15 credits or more from an accredited school, proof of high school completion is not needed.
- Official transcripts are required prior to starting class.
Restricted States
California, Pennsylvania