Getting Started
Apply online and select Master of Education in Adult Education as your program of interest.
To begin taking courses right away, complete the application form and select "Adult Education-nondegree" as your program of interest. You may take courses toward this degree while you complete the degree application process. A limited number of credits completed under nondegree status can be transferred into this degree program, so be sure to check with an academic adviser as you plan your course work.
Please note the prerequisites and technical requirements for this program.
Completing Your Application
For your application to be considered complete, submit the following:
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Writing samples
- Two official transcripts from each institution attended
- Official GRE or MAT test scores
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, if applicable
- Application fee ($45)
For questions regarding your application, contact:
Cathy Watson
Adult Education Program
The Pennsylvania State University
314 Keller Building
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-3781
E-mail: cgw2@psu.edu
When all materials have been received, we will notify you about your status and provide guidance about the next steps in becoming a Penn State student.
For admission to Penn State's Graduate School, an applicant must have received, from an accredited institution, a baccalaureate degree with requirements substantially equivalent to those at Penn State. (Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.)
Our courses are designed to use technology in a way that enriches the learning experience and helps students communicate and collaborate with faculty and classmates in a productive and convenient way. Technology is an important cornerstone of this program; therefore, we provide "live" support from HelpDesk support staff via real-time chat. Please view the technical requirements for this program.
