Credit Programs

English as a Second Language (15 graduate level credits) - English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist Certificate is designed to meet Pennsylvania’s endorsement requirement for ESL instructors by offering the complement of necessary courses taught exclusively by Penn State instructors who are National Writing Project Fellows, employing and sharing best practices from their classrooms.  Learn More

Invitational Summer Institute (6 graduate level credits) - The Summer Institute brings together outstanding teachers from all content areas and all grade levels for a multifaceted experience based on a "teachers-teaching-teachers" model that supports teachers as professionals, researchers, and writers through collaboration and inquiry.  Learn More

Labor Studies and Employment Relations (12 undergraduate level credits) - Improve your knowledge of factors that affect employee-employer relationships by taking courses on a range of subjects, including employment law, collective bargaining, and workplace diversity. Learn More

Nursing Management Certificate (12 undergraduate level credits) - Gain leadership skills and earn professional development credit with our nursing management certificate program, a four-course series that covers the comprehensive aspects of the nurse manager role. Learn More

Principal Certification (30 graduate level credits) - The Principal Certification in Educational Leadership (Administrative Level I) program prepares teachers and supervisors to take administrative positions and helps candidates meet Pennsylvania certification requirements in K-12 educational administration.  Learn More

Teaching English as a Second Language Abroad (TESLA) - This three-week online program provides a basic introduction to teaching English language learners (ELL) in foreign contexts. Through weekly course modules, participants will be introduced to a toolkit of ideas and strategies to prepare them for working with a variety of ELLs. Learn More

Writing Specialist Certificate  (15 graduate level credits) - The Writing Specialist Certificate is designed to afford educators deep study in all aspects of teaching literacy. The Writing Specialist Certificate will contain twelve core credits plus a 3-credit elective concentration for a 15-credit certificate. Learn More

Go 60 Program - Penn State’s GO-60 Program waives tuition and fees for credit courses for individuals who are at least 60 years old. The program is in effect only when classroom space is available. In addition to the age requirement, to qualify for the Go-60 program individuals must be retired or working less than half-time and must be a Pennsylvania resident or, if not a resident, a former Penn State student or past employee. Go-60 individuals also must meet any course prerequisites. The program does not apply to courses, noncredit workshops, conferences, and other activities offered by Penn State Continuing Education.  Learn More