Professional Development Opportunities
Professional Development Opportunities for College Alumni*
Penn State offers many opportunities for professional development including certificates and degrees, Saturday seminars, online seminars or courses, on-campus summer and evening courses, and Web sites. Many of these courses are approved for Act 48 credit.
Courses for Educators by Location
The following links lead to the continuing education web sites for the various Penn State locations across the state. Read about Act 48 credit at Penn State.
Penn State University Park (serves State College, Lewistown, and Williamsport)
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus
Penn State Great Valley (Southeastern PA)
Penn State, The Lancaster Center
Penn State Northern Tier Center
Penn State Worthington Scranton
Professional Development Seminars and Conferences
Astrobiology for Educators
Explore the latest discoveries in the search for conditions needed to support life on other planets, and learn how to integrate this multidisciplinary topic into existing curricula while still meeting state science requirements.
This week-long teacher workshop is designed to provide teachers in grades 4-12 with science content related to the cutting-edge field of astrobiology.The workshop will run from July 22-26, 2013 at the Abington campus. The cost is only $300 for two graduate credits. Applications are on a first come, first served basis, with a limit of 22 teachers.
National Autism Conference
July 29 - August 1, 2013
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, PA
This conference provides comprehensive, evidence-based information to assist educators, providers, and families in developing effective educational and therapeutic programming for all students with autism spectrum disorders.
Review other Education-Related Offerings through Penn State Continuing and Professional Education.
Search the Registrar's Web Site for Courses
To see a full list of for-credit courses offered at any Penn State locations, please search the registrar's Schedule of Courses.
Online Degree and Certificate Programs through the World Campus
The Penn State World Campus offers a number of online post-baccalauareate degrees and certificates. Review all online programs.
Graduate Degrees offered through Resident Instruction at Penn State University Park
Return to State College to get your graduate degree. Learn about all the opportunities available through the Penn State College of Education.
Other local Penn State campuses may offer resident instruction leading to graduate degrees or certificates. Please contact your local Penn State campus or continuing education office for more information.
*The information included in this list is intended to be a service to alumni of the Penn State College of Education and other interested individuals. The courses, seminars and other opportunities listed here are subject to change. Please contact the campus or unit offering the course for the most up-to-date information about course, degree, and certificate program availability.
