The name of this degree program has recently changed from Instructional Systems — Educational Technology to Learning, Design, and Technology — Educational Technology.

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.

All applicants are expected to have earned a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

Application Materials
 

Statement of purpose

Three letters of recommendation

Writing samples

Official GRE or MAT test scores

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.

Two official transcripts, mailed to:

Dirk Copland
Learning, Design, and Technology Program
The Pennsylvania State University
314 Keller Building
University Park PA 16802
E-mail: duc20@psu.edu
Phone: 814-865-0473
Fax: 814-865-0128

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. 

How to Apply
 

1. Read the admissions requirements.
2. Begin the graduate school application.
   1. On the "Admissions and Program Information Portal" page, choose "Apply Now"
   2. When you get to the "Campus, Major, Degree & Semester" page:
      1. Choose "WORLD CAMPUS" as the campus.
      2. Choose "LEARNING, DESIGN, AND TECHNOLOGY" as the major.
      3. Choose "M ED" as the degree.
      4. Choose "EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY" as the option.

Applying as a Nondegree Graduate Student
 

To begin taking courses right away, apply as a "nondegree" graduate student. You may take up to 15 credits in nondegree status before submitting your application portfolio.

Note: If you apply as a nondegree graduate student, you must re-apply to the master's degree to be considered for admission into the Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology degree program.

To apply as a nondegree graduate student:

1. Read the admissions requirements
2. Begin the application process