It’s not a major. It’s a mission.
Do you have a dream for how you will contribute to a better world? At the Penn State College of Education, we help turn that vision into action — preparing you not just for a career, but for a life of impact. Here you’ll get invaluable experiences, both inside and outside the classroom, that position you on your own powerful journey.
Our programs are flexible, accredited, world-renowned, and built for our rapidly changing world. Choose from 8 majors and over 20 specialty options in high-demand fields like special education, education policy, workforce development, mental health support and more. Not sure where to start? We’ll help you design a path that reflects your passions and adapts as your goals evolve.
And because you’ll be part of the larger Penn State community, you’ll have access to world-class resources, Big Ten energy, global connections, and a network that opens doors in every direction you want to go.
This is more than a degree – this is the start of your journey!
Take the first step today:
Explore your options. Visit campus. Talk to an advisor. And apply.
Ready to Change the World? Discover Your Impact at Penn State’s College of Education.
We’re shaping the next generation of changemakers - leaders, advocates, community caregivers, and trailblazers- who are driving impact from classrooms to boardrooms, from local neighborhoods to global communities. The College of Education is a college of human impact, offering diverse pathways to create change in your community and beyond.
With eight majors, 20 teacher preparation specialties, and programs in fields like policy-making, rehabilitation and human services, educational psychology, counseling, special education, and workforce education, we prepare future educators and advocates to lead across a variety of education-related careers.
Scholarships
$1.58 M
Awarded in 2019-2020
Small classes
7-1
Student-to-faculty ratio
Field experiences
600+
Working with more than 20,000 people
The College of Human Impact | Changing Education by Educating for Change
Where Passion Meets Purpose
Get ready to turn your why into action. At the Penn State College of Education, we prepare future changemakers, educators, advocates, and leaders who are ready to make an impact in classrooms, communities, and the world. Join a learning community that is bold, inclusive, and committed to shaping the future of education and beyond.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Shape your future with majors, minors, and programs that turn passion into purpose and ideas into action.
IN FOCUS
Exercise Voice and Choice
7+
Majors & Minors to Choose From with new opportunities emerging every year
Pathway to Purpose-Driven Careers
Individualized support, mentorship, and real-world experience to launch your career.
IN FOCUS
Land your dream job through
Internships, research opportunities, mentorship, and study away and study abroad experiences
Our Community
A network of passionate students, staff, faculty, and alumni committed to supporting your growth and your impact!
IN FOCUS
Open doors with
700K+
Penn State alumni across the globe—and a lifelong community that has your back
Our Pathways to Changemaking
Majors
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Student Life
Visit the College of Education
Become a catalyst for human impact - develop skills to educate and inspire the next generation, shape transformative public policy, and restore power to individuals and communities through responsive rehabilitation and intervention. Come visit us and see where your journey begins!
