Pennsylvania Masters in Education Programs
The Keystone State is one of the most populous states in the nation. With a high demand for educators, Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities listed below offer nationally accredited Master’s degrees in Education in most any specialty area.
California University of Pennsylvania
Graduate School
The school also offers a Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education which leads to initial certification as a teacher of grades 7-12. Students can choose from several subject areas including Art, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Math, Physics, Spanish, and Social Studies. For those who are already licensed teachers interested in teaching high school they offer a Master of Arts in Teaching in Advanced Studies in Secondary Education.
The university offers several other Master’s programs appropriate for certain educators. They offer Master of Science degrees in the following fields of study:
- Athletic Training
- Business Administration
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Communication Disorders
- Exercise Science and Health Promotion
- School Psychology
- Sport Management Studies
They also offer Master of Arts in Social Science/Applied Criminology and Master of Social Work degree programs.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
National Association of School Psychologists
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419
(724) 938-4000
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Division of Graduate Studies and Research
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood
- Literacy
- Math
- Reading Specialist
- Science Education/Intervention Specialist
- Special Education
- Technology
- World Languages and Culture
They offer several Master of Science programs which are suitable for educators in the following specialties:
- Rehabilitative Sciences
- Special Education
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Library Science
- Mass Media and Journalism
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Council for Exceptional Children
American Library Association
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 393-2337
Duquesne University
Graduate Studies
- Business, Computer, and Information Technology
- Child Psychology
- Community Mental Health Counseling
- Early Childhood Education PK-4
- Educational Studies
- English as a Second Language
- Instructional Technology
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mid-Level Education 4-8
- Program Planning and Evaluation
- Reading and Language Arts
- School Counseling
- School Psychology
- School Supervision
- Secondary Education (Concentrations available in English, Latin K-12, Mathematics, Sciences, and Social Studies)
- Special Education
Additional programs that are suitable for educators are offered by the other schools at Duquesne. Master of Science programs are available in the following fields of study:
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Computational Mathematics
- Environmental Science and Management
- Forensic Science and Law
- Leadership (Concentrations available in Business Ethics, Community Leadership, Global Leadership, Information Technology, Liberal Studies, Professional Administration, and Sports Leadership)
- Media Technology
- Speech-Language Pathology
They offer Master of Arts degree programs in the following areas:
- Communication
- English
- Healthcare Ethics
- History
- Pastoral Ministry
- Philosophy
- Public History
- Religious Education
- Social and Public Policy
- Theology
Additional degrees offered include a Master of Accountancy and a Master of Music (concentrations available in Music Education, Music Performance, Music Technology, and Sacred Music).
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
(412) 396-6000
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Graduate College
- Biology
- Elementary Education
- History
- Instructional Technology
- Political Science
- Professional and secondary Education
- Reading
- Special Education
Other degrees by East Stroudsburg include Master of Science degrees in the following fields:
- Athletic Training
- Biology
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Computer Science
- Exercise Science
- Health Education
- Information Security
- Management and Leadership in Public Administration
- Management and Leadership in Sport Management
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Sport Management
Master of Arts programs are offered in both History and Political Science. A Master of Public Health program is also available.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
200 Prospect Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 422-3536
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
School of Graduate Studies and Research
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Leadership
- Educational Psychology
- Middle and Secondary Instruction
- Reading
- Secondary Instruction
- Special Education
Other educator-related programs are offered at Edinboro. They offer Master of Arts degrees in the following areas:
- Art
- Art Education
- Communication Studies
- Counseling (Concentrations available in Art Therapy, School Counseling, College Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Community Counseling)
- Social Sciences
- Speech-Language Pathology
Additionally, they offer a Master of Science in Biology, a master of Social Work, and Master of Fine Arts with concentrations in Ceramics, Jewelry/Metal-Smithing, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Rehabilitation Education
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
219 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2000
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
College of Education and Educational Technology
- Business/Workforce Development
- Education
- Education of Exceptional Persons
- Educational Psychology/School Psychology
- Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Education
- Health and Physical Education
- Literacy
- School Counseling
Master of Arts programs are offered in the following areas of study:
- Adult and Community Education
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Applied Archaeology
- Art
- Criminology
- English Generalist
- English Literature
- History
- Music
- Public Affairs
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Student Affairs in Higher Education
- Teaching English
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/TESOL
Master of Science programs are also available in the following fields:
- Applied Mathematics
- Biology
- Food and Nutrition
- Geography
- Health Services Administration
- Safety Sciences
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Sport Science
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Stouffer Hall, Room 104
1175 Maple Street
Indiana, PA 15705
(724) 357-2480
King’s College
Graduate Division
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
133 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
(570) 280-5991
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
College of Education
- Art Education
- Elementary Education
- Instructional Technology
- Reading
- School Counseling (Concentrations available in Elementary School Counseling and Secondary School Counseling)
- Secondary Education (Concentrations available in Biology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Curriculum and Instruction, Middle Level Education, and Teaching)
- Student Affairs in higher Education
The university also offers a Master of science in Computer Science (concentration available in Information Technology). They offer Master of Arts programs in Counseling (concentrations available in Mental Health Counseling, Child and Adolescent Counseling, as well as Couples, Marital, and Family Therapy) and English. Additional degrees include a Master of Library Science, a Master of Public Administration, and a Master of Social Work.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
15200 Kutztown Road
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-4000
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Graduate Studies
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
401 N. Fairview Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 484-2011
Mansfield University
Graduate Studies in Education
Other programs offered include a Master of Education in School Library and Information Technologies, a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, and a Master of Arts program in Music with concentrations available in Choral Conducting, Collaborative Piano, Instrumental Conducting, and Music Education.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Association of Schools of Music
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
504 North Hall
Mansfield, PA 16933
(800) 577-6826
Marywood University
Reap College of Education and Human Development
The specializations available in Secondary Education include Biology, Communication, English, General Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies. The specializations offered in K-12 Education include Art, English as a Second Language/ESL, Family and Consumer Science, French, Health/Physical Education, Music, Reading, Spanish, and Special Education.
Master of Science programs are available to practicing educators in the following specializations:
- Higher Education Administration
- Early Childhood Intervention Birth-Age 9
- Reading Education
- School Leadership with Principal Certification
- Special Education
- Administration and Supervision of Special Education
Additional programs offered include a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership, a Master of Science in Counselor Education, a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, a Master of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology.
Other colleges at Marywood also offer graduate programs applicable to educators and administrators. Master of Arts programs are offered in the following fields of study:
- Art Education
- Art Therapy
- Communication Art (Concentrations available in Production, Media Management, Health Communications, and Interdisciplinary Studies)
- Music Education
- Studio Art
Master of Science programs are also offered in the following areas:
- Biotechnology
- Criminal Justice
- Financial Information Systems
- Gerontology
- Management Information Systems
- Nutrition
- Sports Nutrition
Additional degrees offered include a Master of Music Therapy, a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (concentrations available in Ceramics, Sculpture, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Graphic Design, and Illustration), a Master of Architecture, a Master of Social Work, and a Master of Public Administration.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-6289
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
School of Education
- Art Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- English
- Foreign Languages (Concentrations available in French, German, and Spanish)
- Gifted Education
- Language and Literacy Education (Concentrations available in Reading Specialist and English as a Second Language/ESL)
- Leadership in Teaching and Learning
- Mathematics
- School Counseling
- Special Education
- Sport Management (Concentrations available in Athletic Coaching and Athletic Management)
- Technology Education
Master of Science programs are offered in Emergency Management, Clinical Psychology, and School Psychology. Master of Arts programs are available in English, French, German, Spanish, and History. A Master of Social Work degree is also offered.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Association of School Psychologists
National Association of Schools of Art & Design
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
PO Box 1002
1 South George Street
Millersville, PA 17551
(717) 872-3011
Penn State Harrisburg
School of Behavioral Sciences and Education
- Adult Education
- Health Education
- Literacy Education
- Teaching and Curriculum
- Training and Development
They also offer Master of Arts programs in the following specialty areas:
- Applied Psychological Research
- Applied Clinical Psychology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Community Psychology and Social Change
Various educator-related graduate programs offered by other schools within Penn State Harrisburg include Master of Science programs in the following fields of study:
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Pollution Control
- Information Systems
Master of Arts
- American Studies
- Communications
- Criminal Justice
- Humanities
Other degrees offered include a Master of Engineering (concentrations available in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, and Environmental Engineering), a Master of Public Administration, and Master of Professional Studies programs in Engineering Management as well as Homeland Security.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
777 West Harrisburg Pike
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-6307
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
College of Education and Human Services Graduate Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction (Concentrations available in Early Childhood, Middle School, Secondary Biology, Secondary Geography/Earth Science, Secondary History, Secondary Mathematics, and Secondary Modern Languages including Spanish and French)
- Reading Specialist
- School Administration
- School Counseling
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Behavior Disorders, Comprehensive Certification, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Retardation/Development Disabilities)
They also offer a Master of Arts in Teaching in Science Education.
Other graduate programs offered include Master of Science programs in the following fields of study:
- Administration of Justice
- Biology
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- College Counseling
- College Student Personnel
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Geo Environmental Studies
- Organizational Development and Leadership (Concentrations available in Business, Communications, Environmental Management, Higher Education Structure and Policy, Historical Administration, Individual and Organizational Development, Management Information Systems, Public Organizations, and Social Structures and Organization)
- Psychological Science
Masters of Arts in Applied History, Master of Public Administration, and Master of Social Work programs are also available.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-7447
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
College of Education
- Educational Leadership
- Elementary Mathematics and Science Education K-8
- Reading Specialist K-12
- School Counseling (Concentrations available in Elementary School Counseling and Secondary School Counseling)
- Secondary Education (Concentrations available in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, and Social Studies)
- Special Education (Concentrations in Special Education Master Teacher Birth-8, Special Education Masters Teacher 7-12, Special Education Supervisor, and Autism)
The Secondary Education specializations above have both a Basic Teaching track leading to initial certification as well as an Advanced Teaching track for those already certified as a teacher in the respective area.
Master of Arts programs are available in the following specialty areas:
- Community Counseling (Concentrations available in Adult Counseling, Youth Counseling, Addictions Counseling, and Counseling Older Adults)
- Student Affairs in Higher Education
- Student Affairs in Higher Education with College Counseling
A Master of Science degree in Adapted Physical Activity is also offered by the College of Education.
Other colleges within Slippery Rock University offer graduate programs which are also suitable for many practicing educators seeking to advance their careers. They offer a Master of Arts program in Criminal Justice and Master of Education programs in Environmental Education as well as Park and Resource Management.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1 Morrow Way
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 738-2051
The Pennsylvania State University
College of Education
- Adult Education
- College Student Affairs
- Comparative and International Education
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Supervision
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary and Kindergarten Education
- Language, Culture, and Society
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- Social Studies Education
- Educational Leadership
- Higher Education
- Learning, Design, and Technology
- School Psychology
- Special Education
- Workforce Education and Development
Master of Science programs are also offered by the College of Education. Many of those are offered in the same specializations that are offered for the Master of Education, but are sometimes more appropriate for those who plan to go on the earn a doctorate. The Master of Science specializations offered include:
- Comparative and International Education
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Supervision
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary and Kindergarten Education
- Language, Culture, and Society
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- Social Studies Education
- Educational Leadership
- Educational Psychology
- Learning, Design, and Technology
- School Psychology
- Special Education
- workforce Education and Development
They also offer Master of Arts programs in Comparative and International Education as well as Educational Theory and Practice.
Some of the Master’s programs which are offered by other colleges within Penn State that might be applicable to some educators include Master of Science programs in the following areas:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural and Biological Engineering
- Agricultural and Extension Education
- Agricultural, Environmental, and Regional Economics
- Agronomy
- Animal Science
- Architectural Engineering
- Art Education
- Art Education and Women’s Studies
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Computer Science
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Ecology
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy and Mineral Engineering
- Engineering Science and Mechanics
- Entomology
- Environmental Engineering
- Food Science
- Forest Resources
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geosciences
- Horticulture
- Human Resources and Employment Relations
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Relations and Human Resources
- Information Science
- Information Sciences and Technology
- Kinesiology
- Materials science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nutritional sciences
- Physics
- Plant Biology
- Psychology
- Recreation, Par, and Tourism Management
- Rural Sociology
- Soil Science
- Statistics
- Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Many Master of Arts programs are also available which might be suitable for educators depending on career objectives. Some of the programs are offered in the fields of study below:
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Clinical Psychology
- Applied Psychological Research
- Art History
- Communication Arts and Sciences
- Communications
- Community Psychology and Social Change
- Comparative Literature
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- French
- German
- History
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Music (Concentrations available in Music Theory, Musicology, and Music Theory and History)
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Russian and Comparative Literature
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Teaching English as a Second Language/TESOL
- Telecommunications Studies
- Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Master of Professional Studies programs are offered in Community and Economic Development, Engineering Management, Enterprise Architecture, Forensic Science, and Homeland Security. Other degrees offered include a Master of Accountancy, a Master of Applied Statistics, a Master of Engineering, a Master of Finance, a Master of Geographic Information Systems, a Master of Music Education, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Theatre, and Art with concentrations available in Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, New Media, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
National Association of Schools of Music
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-4700
The University of Scranton
Panuska College of Professional Studies
- Community Counseling
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- English as a Second Language/TSL
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Reading Education
- School Counseling
- Secondary Education 7-12
- Special Education
- Educational Administration (Principal K-12)
Accelerated Master of Science programs are offered Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English as a Second language, Secondary Education, and Special Education. Master of Arts programs are offered in Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education, and Reading Education. A Masters in Human Resources is also available.
Other programs useful to educators which are offered by the other colleges and schools at Scranton include Master of Science programs in the following academic areas of study:
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Clinical Chemistry – Administration
- Software Engineering
Master of Arts degrees are available in the following fields of study:
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Clinical Chemistry – Research
- Theology
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Rehabilitation Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
800 Linden Street
Scranton, PA 18510
(888) SCRANTON
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Graduate Studies Program
- Applied Studies in Teaching and learning
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary School Counseling
- Reading
- Secondary Education
- Secondary School Counseling
- Special Education
A Master of Science Program are offered in Higher Education/Student Affairs Counseling. And a Master of Arts degree is offered in Teaching English as a Second Language/TESL.
The other colleges at West Chester offer an arsenal of Master’s programs that educators might find useful. Additional Master of Education programs are offered in the following:
- French
- History
- Mathematics
- School Health
- Spanish
They offer Master of Science degrees in the fields of study listed below:
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Exercise and Sport Physiology
- Physical Education
- Statistics
Master of Arts programs are available in the following areas:
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Studies
- Communicative Disorders
- English
- French
- Geography
- Geoscience/Earth Sciences
- History
- Holocaust and Genocide Studies
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Mathematics
- Philosophy/Applied Ethics
- Psychology
- Spanish
Additional degrees offered include a Master of Public Administration, a Master of Social Work, and a Master of Music with concentrations available in Music Education, Music Performance, Piano Pedagogy, Music History and Literature, and Music Theory and Composition.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
700 South High street
West Chester, PA 19383
(610) 436-1000
Widener University
School of Education, Innovation, & Continuing Studies
- Allied Health
- Counselor Education
- Educational Foundations
- Educational Leadership K-12
- Elementary Education PK-4
- English and Language Arts Education
- Higher Education Leadership
- Home and School Visitor
- Instructional Technology
- Mathematics Education
- Reading Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Studies Education
- Special Education/Assistive Technologies
- Student Affairs Leadership
- Supervision
Other schools within Widener also offer programs appropriate for certain educator career goals. They offer Master of Arts programs in Criminal Justice and Liberal Studies. Master of Science programs are available in Business Process Innovation as well as Tax and Financial Planning. Master of Engineering programs are offered in the following areas:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Mechanical Engineering
Additionally, Widener offer degrees including a Master of Education in Human Sexuality Studies, a Master in Public Administration, and a Master of Social Work.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
(888) WIDENER