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School Website: www.psu.eduPennsylvania State University is a American university offering 61 online and distance degrees. The following is a list of online university degrees offered by Pennsylvania State University. Browse through them and add degrees you are interested in to your Degree Shortlist for easy reference and comparison later on.
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Business Administration MastersPennsylvania State University - United StatesThe Penn State intercollege MBA (iMBA) is an AACSB–accredited online MBA incorporating a focus on cutting-edge business strategies, integrative and interactive curriculum, and immersive practical experiences across a... Show More The Penn State intercollege MBA (iMBA) is an AACSB–accredited online MBA incorporating a focus on cutting-edge business strategies, integrative and interactive curriculum, and immersive practical experiences across all functional areas of business. As a Penn State online MBA student, you will have access to an array of resources to support you. Each semester, we order your books and course materials and have them delivered to you, as well as complete your registration for all courses. Your program adviser and our career services team welcome your questions about courses and career planning, and offer advice. You can access the online catalog and review databases as if you were sitting in a Penn State library. We offer this specialized support so that you can focus more closely on course content, meaningful interactions and discussions with faculty and fellow students, and networking with business and industry leaders. What Makes the Penn State iMBA Different?
Diverse virtual teams Entry RequirementsFor 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. Previous course work in accounting, economics, math, and statistics, or knowledge of these subjects gained through work experience adds to the strength of your application portfolio.
All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements. Other Fees |
$29,656 Domestic $29,656 International |
24 Months Fulltime |
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Community and Economic Development MastersPennsylvania State University - United StatesGain the skills needed to address the social, environmental, and economic issues in communities, towns, small cities, and urban neighborhoods. Community and economic development professionals help people build communit... Show More Gain the skills needed to address the social, environmental, and economic issues in communities, towns, small cities, and urban neighborhoods. Community and economic development professionals help people build community capacity; develop sustainable communities; enhance the local economy, infrastructure, and services; and work with the community members to build shared visions of the future. With Penn State’s online MPS in community and economic development, you can gain the knowledge you need to navigate the complexities of communities and community organizations and inspire positive changes on a local, regional, and national level.
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- making effective and informed decisions Why a Master's Degree Online at Penn State Unique Perspectives — This 30-credit interdisciplinary master of professional studies program draws on the community and economic development expertise of faculty in Penn State’s Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education. It was developed in response to a request from community development professionals for advanced training in theory, practice, and techniques in a community setting. Stepping Stones — The 15-credit community and economic development graduate certificate program provides graduate-level courses if you are an entry or midcareer professional who wishes to expand your abilities to positively influence the quality-of-life and development issues in urban neighborhoods, towns, small cities, and rural regions. The certificate program can also meet your needs if you are considering a career in community and economic development and want to find out if this profession is right for you. The credits you earn in the graduate certificate program can be applied to the Master of Professional Studies in Community and Economic Development. Who Should Apply? If you are a professional in community and economic development, or if you work with, or in, nonprofit organizations or government agencies, the MPS in community and economic development offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills. The program is also appropriate if you are new to community and economic development and wish to learn about community and economic development issues and practices in towns, small cities, neighborhoods, and rural regions. This program is targeted to those who work with and/or volunteer in neighborhoods, towns, small cities, and rural regions. Among the professionals who could benefit from this program are:
- community development directors Career Opportunities for Graduates
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directors Entry RequirementsFor 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 junior/senior grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements. Other Fees |
$11,760 Domestic $11,760 International |
24 Months Fulltime |
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Curriculum and Instruction - Emphasis in Children's Literature MastersPennsylvania State University - United StatesBecause reading is the foundation on which all other academic skills are built, early mastery of reading is often a good predictor of future academic success. Educators and librarians who focus their professional devel... Show More Because reading is the foundation on which all other academic skills are built, early mastery of reading is often a good predictor of future academic success. Educators and librarians who focus their professional development on children’s literature, developing their skills and knowledge to encourage young students to read, will continue to be in high demand in both public and private schools. Penn State World Campus has partnered with Penn State's College of Education to offer you a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Children's Literature. Help Children Discover the Joys of Reading Penn State's online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Children's Literature focuses on developing your skills and knowledge in working with young readers. Our online courses can improve your strategies for encouraging reading and transforming the lives of young readers. You can earn professional development credits such as Act 48 in Pennsylvania while you complete all your courses online — with no required campus visits or residencies. Penn State offers two online children’s literature programs. Choose the one best for you and make your passion for children's literature the focus of your professional development plan. 1. Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction — Emphasis Children's Literature If you are a teacher or librarian, this program can help you encourage young students to master their reading skills. 2. Graduate Certificate in Children’s Literature This program is designed to expand your knowledge of children's literature through the writings of classic and contemporary authors. You’ll also have the opportunities to explore picturebooks, myths and folktales for children, cultural pluralism, and writing for children. All credits earned in this certificate may be applied toward a master’s degree, upon your admission into that program. Who Should Apply? If you are a teacher, school librarian, or other educational practitioner who wants to earn a master of education degree in curriculum and instruction, meet professional development requirements, focus on children’s literature, and improve your opportunities for career advancement, this could be the program for you. Please note that this program does not lead to initial teacher certification, however, this program may help you to renew your certification. Check with your state's Department of Education for exact requirements for recertification. Career Opportunities for Graduates Past graduates of our children’s literature program have achieved success as:
teachers Entry RequirementsFor 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 junior/senior grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements. Other Fees |
$11,760 Domestic $11,760 International |
24 Months Fulltime |
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Earth Sciences MastersPennsylvania State University - United StatesSchool systems across the nation are implementing Higher Teacher Quality Improvement programs to recruit and retrain highly qualified science teachers. As a teacher with a master’s degree in Earth sciences, you can b... Show More School systems across the nation are implementing Higher Teacher Quality Improvement programs to recruit and retrain highly qualified science teachers. As a teacher with a master’s degree in Earth sciences, you can benefit from these incentive programs by earning a higher salary, having more job security, and gaining a competitive edge in the job market. To help you qualify for these benefits, Penn State World Campus offers a completely online Master of Education in Earth Sciences for secondary science teachers. Why Earth Sciences Online at Penn State? The online Master of Education in Earth Sciences program features courses from multiple disciplines in Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and the Eberly College of Science, including geosciences, energy and mineral engineering, meteorology, geography, and astronomy. The program also includes courses in curriculum and instruction through Penn State’s College of Education. The curriculum can prepare you to help students in grades 7 through 12 master the educational objectives related to Earth and space science. Elective courses enable you to tailor your studies in a specific discipline. The degree program is designed so you can complete it entirely online without having to visit campus. Who Should Apply? If you are a secondary science teacher who wants to advance and expand your teaching role, as well as meet professional development requirements, this could be the program for you. Please note that this program does not lead to initial teacher certification, however, this program may help you to renew your certification. Check with your state's Department of Education for exact requirements for recertification. Entry RequirementsFor 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 junior/senior grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements. Other Fees |
$11,760 Domestic $11,760 International |
24 Months Fulltime |
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Educational Leadership MastersPennsylvania State University - United StatesQuality educational leadership is vital to the overall success of an individual school or school system. Strong academic leaders are key to high-performing schools; they help orchestrate school reform, and serve as mot... Show More Quality educational leadership is vital to the overall success of an individual school or school system. Strong academic leaders are key to high-performing schools; they help orchestrate school reform, and serve as motivators to fellow teachers and students. To help you prepare for your new role as an education leader, Penn State World Campus has partnered with the College of Education to offer you a completely online Master of Education in Educational Leadership, with your choice of two emphasis areas: Teacher Leader: Our program allows you to continue teaching in the classroom while you pursue additional roles, such as a lead teacher, mentor teacher, or department head. In your course work you will explore topics that include learning theory, teacher leadership, teacher inquiry, and curriculum design. School Leader: This emphasis can prepare you to serve as a principal or become a school administrator. Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the School Leader emphasis meets Pennsylvania State educational requirements for certification as a principal. This option offers an internship allowing you the opportunity to integrate the specialized knowledge learned through coursework into the field with approved administrators. If you are outside of Pennsylvania, please check with your state education department before applying for this degree to confirm reciprocity for this emphasis. Why Educational Leadership Online at Penn State? Earn a respected degree from a school with more than 15 years of experience in online learning and 100+ years of distance education experience. Our College of Education is regularly ranked among the nation's best graduate schools, according to U.S. News & World Report, and your master's program is taught by the same nationally recognized faculty. Who Should Apply? If you are a K–12 teacher who wants to broaden your leadership potential, expand your knowledge about schools, teachers, and student learning, and renew your passion to work on behalf of public education as you meet professional development goals, Penn State's educational leadership master's program is for you. Entry RequirementsFor 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. Prior to submitting your application, you will need to contact the program adviser, Ron Musoleno, at rrm18@psu.edu to discuss whether or not this program is the right fit for you given state regulations and other considerations.
All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements. Other Fees |
$11,760 Domestic $11,760 International |
24 Months Fulltime |
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