Master of Arts in Liberal Studies

Alvernia's Master of Arts in Liberal Studies for Community Leadership Degree

Imagine Being the Leader You Know You Can Be

Maybe you've got a passion for being a leader in a sustainable community, either in the profit or non-profit sector. Maybe you're driven to explore community issues and really do want to change the way things work in our society. Whatever your goals, Alvernia's Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) degree with an emphasis in Community Leadership can set you on a course that's as individual as you are. The MALS for Community Leadership degree program helps you develop invaluable leadership talents to create sustainable communities for the present and the future.

If your goal is to create or transform the concept of a sustainable community, and see your vision implemented, the MALS program gives you the tools to help make it happen.
Developed by faculty with decades of experience in community development, Alvernia's MALS in Community Leadership curriculum will give you valuable insight and teach you to effectively get involved within the community.
Your MALS degree can open doors to leadership positions within your current organization and many new career opportunities in other fields and agencies.
You'll gain valuable opportunities to connect with fellow Alvernia graduate students, alumni and community leaders, and professionals on a state and local level.

Career Opportunities

Alvernia MALS graduates find employment with non-profit and for-profit sectors including cultural and environmental agencies, human and social services, and governmental agencies. No matter what your aspirations and dreams, we'll give you the tools and support to help your career thrive. Graduates find many professional career opportunities some of which include:

Activity Advisor
Community Organizer
Data Analyst
Diversity Consultant
Event Planning Specialist
Executive Director
Human Relations Manager
Market Researcher
Patient Advocate
Policy Analyst
Program Director
Volunteer Coordinator

MALS

Begin your own success story!

Connect with our Alvernia admissions coordinator about the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies for Community Leadership program.

The Alvernia Advantage:

Affordable. Alvernia offers a quality education at a cost you can afford. You'll find that our Student Financial Planning Office will help make your tuition more affordable.

Flexible. Learning at Alvernia is designed to fit into your busy life. We offer flexible scheduling with evening, weekend, and online classes in accelerated time frames available on multiple start dates.

Attainable. Take classes where and when it's most convenient. Our MALS degree is offered on campus at our Reading and Philadelphia locations.