Choose the Program That's Right for You
Penn State offers teaching professionals highly flexible online programs that are designed so you can customize your education plan to meet your professional goals. Whether you're fulfilling professional development for Pennsylvania Act 48 requirements, earning a certificate, or working toward a master's degree, Penn State World Campus allows you to study at times and locations that suit your busy schedule.
Doctoral Degrees
Education
(Doctor of Education)
Apply by February 15 to start August 26
Prepare for a leadership role to shape the future of education. Customize this online doctoral program by selecting courses from multiple disciplines to prepare for a career within educational institutions, private organizations, or all levels of government.
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Graduate Degrees
Curriculum and Instruction
(Master of Education)
Advance your knowledge of curriculum, teaching, learning, teacher education, and educational supervision. This flexible Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program allows you to choose your area of emphasis, preparing you to succeed in an increasingly diverse education landscape.
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Educational Leadership
(Master of Education)
Broaden your leadership potential as a teacher or administrator and meet your professional development goals with one of the three educational leadership options offered in this online master's degree program.
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Higher Education
(Master of Education)
Gain the practical skills you need for a successful career in postsecondary education. This online degree program is part of a higher education curriculum at Penn State that has been training professionals in the industry for more than 50 years.
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Learning, Design, and Technology
(Master of Education)
Learn to evaluate the impact of technology on learning while you expand your skills in instructional design and instructional technology. This online master's degree program explores best practices in the field of learning design using practical, real-life examples.
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Lifelong Learning and Adult Education
(Master of Education)
Develop the skills needed to serve adult learners as a teacher, trainer, or leader. This online master's program can prepare you with practical methods to effectively engage and lead in adult education.
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Special Education
(Master of Education)
Learn to support students with special needs. This online degree program focuses on current issues and topics in the field of special education and gives you the opportunity to choose an emphasis in academic and behavioral supports, applied behavior analysis, or autism.
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Graduate Certificates
Adult Basic Education
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)
Earn a certificate in educating and supporting adults and out-of-school youths who struggle with literacy and number-related concepts. Learn to provide high-quality, research-based instruction in adult basic education (ABE) through this four-course program.
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Applied Behavior Analysis
(Graduate Certificate)
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an effective, evidence-based approach used by teachers and therapists to create lasting, positive change in an individual's life. This online ABA certificate program is designed to help you prepare for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) exam.
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Children's Literature
(Graduate Certificate)
Explore classic and contemporary works of children’s literature as you learn about imagination and its role in the lives of children. This online program is ideal for educators and librarians, as well as aspiring children's writers and illustrators yearning to refine their craft.
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Distance Education
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)
Meet the rising demand for distance education professionals. This program — designed by the founding director of the American Center for the Study of Distance Education — focuses on adult education principles, distance learning course design, and research and evaluation in distance education.
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Educating Individuals with Autism
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)
Learn to assess individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and develop evidence-based practices to enhance social, behavioral, communication, and academic gains. As the number of children diagnosed with autism continues to rise, so does the demand for skilled professionals with expertise.
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Educational Technology Integration
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)
Learn how to effectively integrate instructional technology into your curriculum to enhance your students' learning outcomes by enrolling in our online educational technology certificate program.
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E-Learning Design
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)
Learn to use course design and innovative technology to create and deliver impactful online teaching and learning experiences. This 12-credit e-learning design certificate program takes a project-based approach to instructional design.
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Family Literacy
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)
Gain an understanding of issues related to family literacy, with a specific focus on a two-generation structure. This certificate program was created in partnership with the Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy and the National Center for Families Learning.
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Institutional Research
(Graduate Certificate)
Develop the research and analysis skills needed to support institutional planning and policy formation. The curriculum includes topics such as research design, program assessment and evaluation, and the integration of strategic planning with institutional finance.
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Principalship
(Graduate Certificate)
Earn the certification needed for educational administration and principal positions in Pennsylvania. This 18-credit online program meets the current requirements established by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Educational Leadership Constituent Council.
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Teacher Leadership
(Graduate Certificate)
Develop the professional knowledge, skills, and competencies required of candidates for Pennsylvania Department of Education Teacher Leaders Endorsement. Continue teaching in the classroom while you pursue additional roles such as lead teacher, mentor teacher, or department head.
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