Department of Educational and School Psychology and Special Education
The Department of Educational Psychology, School Psychology, and Special Education (ESPSE)
Three programs constitute this Department:
Each program site contains pertinent information regarding the philosophy of the program, faculty research interests, and directions on requesting application materials. We invite you to explore your program of interest and contact the faculty with any specific questions you may have. If you are interested in a baccalaureate degree in Special Education, visit the Undergraduate Admissions Web site.
The Department is a dynamic group of College faculty, staff, and students within Penn State's College of Education who
- work to develop effective ways of teaching and evaluating both children and adults in a variety of educational settings across the life span.
- are a community of scholars that base their teaching and practice on cutting edge research in the field.
- are committed to the recruitment of excellent students.
- value professionalism, integrity, diversity, and equity.

