Future Undergraduate Students

Information for Future Undergraduate Students

Penn State’s College of Education works to prepare the best possible candidates for the education profession. This commitment to be among the best has paid great dividends—for the college, our students, and the people served by our graduates.

—Of the nearly 1,300 U.S. colleges and universities that prepare teachers, our College of Education consistently ranks among the top universities.

—Our students continually achieve high success rates on the standardized teacher certification examinations.

—Our students touch lives all over the world through study abroad and international student teaching positions.

—Our graduates are recruited by some of the best school districts and leading corporations in the country.

Our college is clearly recognized for preparing professional educators. In addition, many graduates are leaders in social services, private industry, government, medicine, and law.

Notable alumni include leaders at all levels of education, from presidents of universities to classroom professionals and rehabilitation specialists. Distinguished alumni include a U.S. congressman, a U.S. senator, and a U.S. secretary of health, education, and welfare.

Besides obtaining applicable professional credentials, our students develop important planning, organization, and communication skills that employers value. Many graduates go on to complete advanced degrees in education, law, science, medicine, and other service professions.

Future Undergraduate Students should contact us at edrelations@psu.edu.