Is this the real Penn State?
How does the quality of the online M.Ed. compare with that of a resident program?
My employer will pay for my tuition. What do I need to provide with my registration so that you can bill my employer?
Do I need to have all my application materials gathered before I can register for a course?
Should I take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT)?
How can I complete my research projects from home?
Where can I get the help I need to complete the program?
How does Penn State's M.Ed. program compare with M.Ed. programs at other universities?
Is this the real Penn State?
Simply put, yes. When you successfully complete the master of education degree, you will receive a diploma stating that you have earned a master of education degree, not an online master's degree. Neither the diploma nor the transcript will differentiate the mode (online or otherwise) in which the courses or degree was completed.
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How does the quality of the online M.Ed. compare with that of a resident program?
Since its founding in 1855, Penn State has established itself as one of the nation's most respected universities. The online master of education degree programs offer a level of quality and rigor consistent with Penn State's reputation for academic excellence.
Prospective master's students have the option of taking the GRE or MAT as their admission test. Test scores from either of these exams meet this admission requirement, and we have found that returning adult learners for this program find the MAT more appropriate. If you plan to go on in a doctoral program, however, you should know that Penn State's Graduate School (as well as many other institutions) accepts only GRE scores for admission to the doctoral program.
These tests need to have been taken within 5 years of your acceptance date to be considered a valid part of your application. If you plan to use scores from a previous administration of the test, you should have an official copy sent from the testing company that administers the test. You can find information on score reporting at:
