For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

• To enroll in 400-level courses, you must have completed 60 credits of undergraduate work or the equivalent.
• To enroll in graduate-level courses, or to earn this certificate, you must have a baccalaureate degree.

English Proficiency — The language of instruction at Penn State is English. All international applicants must take and submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with some exceptions. Minimum test scores and exceptions are found in the English Proficiency section on the Graduate School "How to Apply" page.

Submit transcripts to:

Dirk Copland
Learning, Design, and Technology Program
The Pennsylvania State University
314 Keller Building
University Park PA 16802

The specific requirements for each course will be outlined in its syllabus, along with the grading policy and other information.