Program Overview

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Overview of the College of Education

The College of Education at Penn State offers a wide range of programs and degrees for students interested in pursuing a career in education. The college is committed to providing high-quality education and training for future educators, and its programs are designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of students.

Departments

The College of Education is home to several departments, each of which offers a range of programs and degrees. These departments include:

• Department of Learning and Performance Systems
• Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education
• Department of Curriculum and Instruction
• Department of Education Policy Studies

Department of Learning and Performance Systems

The Department of Learning and Performance Systems offers a range of programs and degrees, including:

• Professional Personnel Development Center
• Workforce Education and Development
• Learning, Design, and Technology
• Lifelong Learning and Adult Education

Professional Personnel Development Center

The Professional Personnel Development Center offers a range of programs and services, including:

• CTE Leadership Development Program
• CTE Teacher Certification
• Cooperative Education Certification Program
• Occupational Competency Assessment (OCA)
• Professional Development Opportunities for CTE Educators
• Teaching the Educator

Workforce Education and Development

The Workforce Education and Development program offers a range of degrees and certificates, including:

• Postbaccalaureate certificates
• Graduate Minor in Adult Education
• M.Ed Degree
• D.Ed. Degree
• PH.D. Degree
• Master of Science in WFED
• Master of Education in WFED
• Master of Professional Studies in OD&C
• Ph.D. in WFED

Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education

The Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education offers a range of programs and degrees, including:

• Rehabilitation and Human Services
• Educational Psychology
• Counselor Education
• Special Education

Rehabilitation and Human Services

The Rehabilitation and Human Services program offers a range of degrees and certificates, including:

• Addictions and Recovery Minor
• Rehabilitation and Human Services Minor(s)
• Rehabilitation and Human Services Internship
• Rehabilitation and Human Services Special Interest Areas

Educational Psychology

The Educational Psychology program offers a range of degrees, including:

• Educational Psychology Admission Information
• Educational Psychology Doctoral Degree Program
• Educational Psychology Master's Degree Program

Counselor Education

The Counselor Education program offers a range of degrees, including:

• Counselor Education Ph.D. Degree
• Counselor Education M.Ed. Degree
• Career Counseling Emphasis
• School Counseling Emphasis

Special Education

The Special Education program offers a range of degrees and certificates, including:

• Special Education Clearances and Insurance Requirements
• Special Education Competency Clusters

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a range of programs and degrees, including:

• How to Apply
• Manuals
• Additional Credentials
• Graduate Studies in C&I
• Professional Development School (PDS)
• Undergraduate Studies in C&I
• CIFE
• Advising & Certification Center
• Early Childhood Education

Additional Credentials

The Additional Credentials program offers a range of degrees and certificates, including:

• Exploring Directions in Ubiquitous Computing and Teacher Education (EDUCATE)
• K–12 Reading Specialist Certification
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist
• Social Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certification

Graduate Studies in C&I

The Graduate Studies in C&I program offers a range of degrees, including:

• Curriculum & Supervision
• Curriculum and Instruction and Women Studies
• Early Childhood Education
• Language, Culture, and Society
• Literacies and English Language Arts
• Mathematics Education
• Science Education
• Second Language & Multilingual Education
• Social Studies Education
• Doctor of Philosophy Manual

Department of Education Policy Studies

The Department of Education Policy Studies offers a range of programs and degrees, including:

• EPS Department Contacts
• Education Policy Studies - Not Sure?
• EPS - Centers, Councils and Journals
• Batschelet Conference
• Comparative and International Education
• Educational Leadership Program
• Education Policy and Leadership
• Educational Theory and Policy Program
• Higher Education Program

EPS - Centers, Councils and Journals

The EPS - Centers, Councils and Journals program offers a range of research centers and institutes, including:

• Center for Education and Civil Rights
• Center for Educational Disparities Research
• Center for Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis
• Center on Rural Education and Communities
• Center for the Study of Higher Education
• Higher Education Program Alumni Council
• Pennsylvania School Study Council

Programs & Degrees

The College of Education offers a range of programs and degrees, including:

• World Campus Online Doctor of Education Program
• Teacher Testing & Certification
• Office of International Programs

World Campus Online Doctor of Education Program

The World Campus Online Doctor of Education Program offers a range of degrees, including:

• World Campus Education Doctorate Forms and Resources
• World Campus Education Doctorate Newsletters
• World Campus Education Doctorate Spring 26 Advising
• World Campus Education Doctorate Students
• World Campus Education Doctorate Faculty Affiliates
• World Campus Education Doctorate Summer Summit

Research & Grants

The College of Education offers a range of research centers and institutes, including:

• College of Education Research Conference 2024
• Centers & Institutes
• Funding Opportunities
• Grant Resources
• Restorative Justice Initiative

Centers & Institutes

The Centers & Institutes program offers a range of research centers and institutes, including:

• Journey Success Center
• Goodling Institute
• Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy

About

The College of Education is committed to providing high-quality education and training for future educators. The college offers a range of programs and degrees, and its research centers and institutes are dedicated to advancing the field of education.

Accreditation and Program Review

The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The college's programs are designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of students, and its accreditation ensures that graduates are well-prepared for careers in education.

Alumni & Giving

The College of Education offers a range of opportunities for alumni and friends to get involved and support the college. These opportunities include:

• Philanthropic Opportunities
• Stay Connected and Get Involved
• Alumni Society Awards
• Events
• Alumni Resources
• Alumni Society Board
• Alumni Student Teacher Network
• Mentoring
• Newsletter Signup

Current Students

The College of Education offers a range of resources and support for current students, including:

• Commencement
• Graduate Funding Opportunities
• Student Groups

For Faculty & Staff

The College of Education offers a range of resources and support for faculty and staff, including:

• Faculty Council
• Operations
• Social Media Guidelines
• COVID-19 Forms
• Checklist for remote working capability
• College of Education Task Forces
• Commitment to Equity
• Councils and Committees
• Design Resources
• Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards
• Finance Office
• Human Resources
• Staff Advisory Council
• Website Accessibility
• Technology Committee
• Graduate Recruitment Funding Programs

Directory

The College of Education offers a range of directories and resources, including:

• University Hotlines
• Privacy & Legal Statements
• Accessibility Statement
• Login

News

The College of Education offers a range of news and updates, including:

• College of Education news
• University news

PSU.EDU

The College of Education is part of Penn State University, and its website offers a range of resources and information, including:

• University website
• College of Education website

LionPATH

The College of Education uses LionPATH, a student information system, to manage student records and provide access to a range of resources and services.