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Our graduate education programs are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Choose Your Focus

Find the right path for your impact in education. Our online programs offer focused study in Educational Leadership; Higher Education; Adult Learner Education; Special Education; Curriculum and Instruction; Learning, Design, and Technology; and more.

Earn Your Master’s in Education from Penn State — Online

Advance your career with flexible, high-quality graduate programs delivered online through Penn State World Campus in partnership with the Penn State College of Education.

Whether you’re pursuing a graduate certificate, a master’s degree, or a Doctor of Education (D.Ed.), you’ll learn from the same respected faculty who teach on campus at Penn State — with the same academic rigor and nationally recognized reputation.

Programs Designed for Working Professionals

You don’t have to put your career on hold to earn your degree or certificate from Penn State.

  • Fully Online and Asynchronous — Complete course work when and where it works for you.
  • Part-Time Enrollment Options — Balance school, work, and life.
  • Multiple Start Dates — Begin when the timing is right.
  • Built-In Flexibility — Take a semester off if needed.
  • Act 48–Approved — Penn State is an Act 48–approved provider for Pennsylvania educators, so course work may count toward professional development hours.

Make a Meaningful Difference in Your Field

Our programs are structured for teachers and educational professionals who are ready to lead, advance, and make a greater impact without sacrificing their current responsibilities.

  • Deepen your instructional expertise.
  • Step into leadership roles.
  • Strengthen your credentials and earnings potential.
  • Expand your influence in schools, organizations, and communities.

Explore Your Graduate Degree Opportunities

Curriculum and Instruction Master of Education Apply by April 1 to start May 18.
Educational Leadership Master of Education Apply by April 1 to start August 24.
Higher Education Master of Education Apply by April 1 to start August 24.
Learning, Design, and Technology Master of Education Apply by April 1 to start May 18.
Lifelong Learning and Adult Education Master of Education Apply by April 1 to start May 18.
Special Education Master of Education Apply by April 1 to start May 18.

Learn More About Our Doctoral Degree

Education Doctor of Education Apply by September 15 to start January 11.

Gain Job-Ready Skills with a Graduate Certificate

Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate Apply by April 15 to start May 18.
Children's Literature Graduate Certificate Apply by April 1 to start May 18.
Distance Education Postbaccalaureate Certificate Apply by April 15 to start May 18.
Educating Individuals with Autism Postbaccalaureate Certificate Apply by March 31 to start May 18.
Educational Technology Integration Postbaccalaureate Certificate Apply by April 1 to start May 18.
E-Learning Design Postbaccalaureate Certificate Apply by April 1 to start May 18.
Institutional Research Graduate Certificate Apply by April 1 to start August 24.
Principalship Graduate Certificate Apply by April 1 to start August 24.
Teacher Leadership Graduate Certificate Apply by April 1 to start August 24.

Explore Our Webinars

Interested in learning more about Penn State’s online education degrees and certificates? Do you have a question about how online learning works at Penn State? We encourage you to watch our on-demand webinars or explore upcoming online events led by program faculty from the Penn State College of Education.

We Are Penn State Online

This is the real Penn State. You will take courses with curriculum developed by the same professors who teach on campus. You can expect the same caliber of academic quality that you associate with Penn State.

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