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Through online study in Multidisciplinary Studies, you can expand knowledge that connects academic theory with practical professional needs. The program emphasizes concepts and applied skills connected to the field, with learning designed for adult students and working professionals. Graduates can use the associate credential to document focused preparation in multidisciplinary studies or to support future education and professional growth.

Learning from Penn State’s renowned faculty, you can earn a BA or BS in Political Science entirely online.  You can customize your upper-level coursework to areas that align with your career goals and professional strengths.  Whether you plan to continue on to graduate work, or use this degree in business, journalism or government service, this undergraduate degree gives you substantial flexibility.  Likely courses offered are:

• International Relations
• Contemporary Political Ideologies
• Rights in America

With this online BA in History from Penn State, you will grow your skills in chronological reasoning, writing, alongside primary and secondary source analysis.  Naturally, your reading skills will flourish too, as you study human activity over time and gain a deep sense of culture, war, politics and religion.  Overall, you will be learning social science in the context of a timeframe, while gaining a skillset that employers highly value.  Classes may include:

• The Roman Republic
• Introduction to the Middle East
• The Holocaust

From international business to homeland security, you can be well-prepared for a myriad of careers with this online BA in International Politics from Penn State.  This curriculum focuses on theoretical concepts and contemporary issues across the world such as ethnic conflict, terrorism, and economic globalization.  There are three major areas of study available, depending upon your career goals:

• International Relations
• International Political Economy
• National Security Studies

Through online study in Multidisciplinary Studies, you can expand knowledge that connects academic theory with practical professional needs. The program emphasizes concepts and applied skills connected to the field, with learning designed for adult students and working professionals. Graduates can use the bachelor credential to document focused preparation in multidisciplinary studies or to support future education and professional growth.

Using information technology, creativity and communication, you can solve design issues in the contemporary marketplace with this online Bachelor of Design in Digital Media from Penn State.  This degree is interdisciplinary by nature, giving you the critical reasoning and creative thinking to present digital media across various visual forms and projects.  There is a capstone project in this degree, where you are guided by Penn State’s renowned faculty.  Coursework generally includes:

• Digital Multimedia Design Foundations
• Writing for Media
• Basic Photography for Communications

If you need to bolster your resume and add a digital twist to your skillset, consider this online Certificate in Digital Arts.  Penn State’s curriculum focuses on using the latest technology to create computer-based graphics and web media.  You will complete your tasks in a virtual space known as The Open Studio -- where the web meets a working art studio.  Subjects covered include:

• Drawing
• Visual studies
• Animation
• 3-D design

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Language and Literacy in Schools and Society at Penn State World Campus prepares educators to advance literacy instruction across diverse educational and community settings. The program emphasizes language development, literacy research, curriculum design, and culturally responsive teaching practices while exploring the role of literacy in schools and society. Designed for working educators, the degree supports professional growth in literacy leadership, curriculum development, and language arts education.

As part of its World Campus Online, Penn State offers an online AS in Labor & Human Resources. You'll learn business skills and knowledge to use across almost an industry, from government to craft breweries. General education requirements will be taken along with HR specialty classes in this 2-year degree. Should you decide to pursue a bachelor degree, you will be well-prepared with the foundation that this online associate's provides.

Pennsylvania State University offers an Associate of Science in Business Administration for students looking to receive a broad education and understanding of business. Students will take coursework in the foundational areas of business such as marketing, information systems, economics, accounting, management, and more.

Learning from Penn State’s renowned faculty, you can earn a BA or BS in Organizational & Professional Communication entirely online.  As you learn how to effectively target audiences with your message across media platforms, you can tailor your upper-level coursework. This way you can choose electives that align with your career goals and industry. Whether you plan to continue on to graduate work, or use this degree in business, government or nonprofits service, this undergraduate degree will enable you to be heard. Likely courses offered are:

• Introduction to Communication Theory
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Rhetorical Theory

Penn State offers an online Organizational Leadership degree as a part of its World Campus Online. Choose from a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. These programs focus on the complex social, cultural, and organizational issues that organizations face in today’s business world. Graduates can apply their new leadership skills in business, retail or consulting. Through the curriculum, students will review the management and supervision behavior principles of successful leaders. You'll gain insight into the attitudes, morale and motivation of employees and management.

Pennsylvania State University offers an online Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Students will examine current trends, learn how to do quantitative analysis, design policies, and more. Students learn about how incentives in the market affect human behavior and economies.

As part of its World Campus Online, Penn State offers this online BA in Labor & Human Resources, aimed at preparing students for various types of careers in: labor relations, training, recruitment, employment law, placement management, compensation and benefits, and occupational analysis. The curriculum prepares individuals to explore the world of work from the perspective of sociology, rhetoric, and literature.

As part of its World Campus Online, Penn State offers this online BA in Strategic Communications. You'll learn to reach audiences across all forms of contemporary media. Curriculum will prepare you to effectively market, inform, educate and enlighten targeted consumers, employees, businesses and more. Curriculum likely includes courses such as:

• Writing for the Media
• Principles of Strategic Communications
• Social Media Strategies

Pennsylvania State University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree. Students learn skills to help prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam or other certifications, in addition to preparation for grad school. Students will learn a variety of accounting principles and disciplines such as accounting, auditing, and more.

Pennsylvania State University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Business degree program, which is designed for students who are seeking general preparation for professions in business. The degree combines core business disciplines such as management, marketing, finance, and logistics, with applied study in a practical setting.

Pennsylvania State University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Economics. Students will examine current trends, learn how to do quantitative analysis, design policies, and more. Students learn about how incentives in the market affect human behavior and economies.

Pennsylvania State University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Finance. Students will learn principles of finance such as capital management, investments, financial institutions, and personal finance. Students will be able to add value to finance careers through the conceptual and analytical skills learned.

Penn State offers this online BS in Labor & Human Resources as part of its World Campus Online. The degree prepares students for various types of HR-related careers, such as: labor relations, training, recruitment, employment law, placement management, compensation and benefits, or occupational analysis. The curriculum prepares individuals to explore the world of work from the perspective of sociology, rhetoric, and literature.

Pennsylvania State University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Students will learn about strategic marketing plans that help organizations. Students will learn principles of marketing such as business strategy, finance, and the supply chain.

Learning from Penn State’s renowned faculty, you can earn this BS in RPRTM with a concentration in Commercial Recreation & Tourism Management. You'll gain management skills to fulfill this high demand career path, as more people travel and balance their work and leisure time. You'll approach your learning from a human development, health and wellness perspective on a global basis. The curriculum also takes into account tourism and recreational impacts on ecological, economic and cultural systems. Coursework likely involves:

• Inclusive Leisure Services
• Political & Legal Aspects of Recreation Services
• Marketing of Recreation Services

With a concentration, Penn State offers an online MBA in Accounting.  This online program reflects the same level of quality as its on-campus degree.  The curriculum centers around a teaching methodology called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.  Online classes are asynchronous, enabling you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.  However, if you enjoy discussion and learning from your peers, there are opportunities for synchronous learning as well.  Penn State’s MBA in Accounting, online, incorporates the following subjects:

• Taxation
• Auditing
• Managerial Accounting

Throughout Penn State’s online MBA, you will create business solutions using teamwork, whether you are a member of the team, or leading the team. You will learn how to apply your knowledge from all business disciplines to develop comprehensive solutions to real-life scenarios.  Penn State’s online MBA program requires a 5-day residency where you will meet members of your team -- your cohort and your professors.

If you are already involved with corporate accounting or have a bachelor’s in accounting, consider an online MBA in Advanced Accounting from Penn State.  This concentration includes coursework that will prepare you to become a CFO, such as:

• Strategic cost management
• Financial reporting
• Business tax planning theory and practice
• Advanced financial statement analysis
• Ethics in Accounting

Penn State’s MBA online enables you to work asynchronously, on your own schedule.  However, you can also opt to participate in group discussions and engage your classmates in synchronous learning opportunities, should you prefer.  The Penn State MBA curriculum centers around a teaching methodology called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.  

Throughout Penn State’s online MBA, you will work as part of a team, learn how to lead a team and create business solutions using teamwork.  You will learn how to apply your comprehensive knowledge from all business disciplines with accounting and apply these solutions to real-life scenarios.  A key component of the online MBA program at Penn State is a 5-day residency where you will meet members of your team -- your cohort and your professors.

Throughout Penn State’s online MBA, you will work as part of a team, learn how to lead a team and create business solutions using teamwork.  You will learn how to apply your comprehensive knowledge from all business disciplines and apply these solutions to real-life scenarios.  With a concentration in Business Analytics, you will add the element of data analysis to these strategic business solutions, in your studies and in your profession.  Coursework in Penn State’s MBA in Business Analytics includes:

• Business strategies for data analytics
• Predicative analytics for business
• Prescription analytics for business

A key component of the online MBA program at Penn State is a 5-day residency where you will meet members of your team -- your cohort and your professors.  Although this program enables you to work asynchronously, completely on your own schedule, there are also opportunities to participate in group discussions and engage your classmates in synchronous learning environments.

How an organization is structured, how its IT is structured and modeled, can directly contribute to the attainment of corporate goals and earnings.  Become the cornerstone of your company, with an online MBA in Business Architecture from Penn State.  Your coursework will likely include:

• Strategic business architecture
• Enterprise modeling
• Emerging trends, technology and corporate innovation

With Penn State’s online MBA, you will work as part of a team, learn how to lead a team and create business solutions using teamwork.  You will learn how to apply your comprehensive knowledge across all business disciplines and apply these solutions to real-life scenarios. The curriculum centers around a teaching methodology using a foundation called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.

Another aspect of teamwork with Penn State’s online MBA is a 5-day residency where you will meet members of your team -- your cohort and your professors. 

Companies and organizations are beginning to realize that they can impact their bottom line positively, by embracing environmental and social responsibilities.  You can be the leader of this corporate change with an online MBA in Business Sustainability from Penn State. 

With Penn State’s online MBA, you will work as part of a team, learn how to lead a team and create business solutions using teamwork.  You will learn how to apply sustainability strategies across business disciplines and apply these to real-life scenarios. The curriculum centers around a teaching methodology using a foundation called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.  With the Business Sustainability concentration, you may study:

• Sustainability strategy development
• Strategy implementation and organizational change
• Sustainable supply chain management

As part of your online MBA, you will attend a 5-day residency program at Penn State, where you will have opportunities to network with your cohort and meet your professors.

With a unique concentration, Penn State offers an online MBA in Community & Economic Development.  This online program reflects the same level of quality as its on-campus degree.  The curriculum centers around a teaching methodology called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.  Online classes are asynchronous, enabling you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.  However, if you enjoy discussion and learning from your peers, there are opportunities for synchronous learning as well.  Penn State’s MBA in Community & Economic Development, online, offers specialized electives such as:

• Land Use & Municipal Finance
• Entrepreneurship in the Community
• Theories of International Development

Throughout Penn State’s online MBA, you will create business solutions using teamwork, whether you are a member of the team, or leading the team. You will learn how to apply your knowledge from all business disciplines to develop comprehensive solutions to real-life scenarios.  Penn State’s online MBA program requires a 5-day residency where you will meet members of your team -- your cohort and your professors.

There is plenty of business acumen needed to successfully implement change and innovation within an organization.  Acquire those skills and more, with an online MBA in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Penn State.  You will work as part of a team, learn how to lead a team and create business solutions using teamwork within this graduate degree program.

The curriculum within Penn State’s MBA centers around a teaching methodology called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.  While online coursework is asynchronous, allowing you to work at your own pace, there are opportunities for discussion and interacting with your classmates, synchronously.  The Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship concentration involves studying:

• Business modeling and new venture creation
• Emerging trends, technology and corporate innovation
• Corporate innovation strategies and entrepreneurial methods

As part of your online MBA, you will attend a 5-day residency program at Penn State, where you will have opportunities to network with your cohort and meet your professors.

Combining an online MBA in Finance with professional experience will put you at the center of strategic decision-making within your organization.  Penn State’s degree will not only allow you to focus on advancing your career, but it will give you the skills to establish and lead a team of professionals working alongside you. 

The curriculum within Penn State’s MBA centers around a teaching methodology using a foundation called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.  You will work as part of a team, learn how to lead a team and create business solutions using teamwork.  Classes included in the Finance concentration may be:

• Analysis of financial markets
• Multinational managerial finance
• Portfolio management

Penn State’s online MBA program requires a 5-day residency where you will meet members of your team -- your cohort and your professors.

Begin an exciting career in Finance with this MBA with a concentration in Financial Engineering.  This online Finance degree likely includes such courses as:

• Econometric Analysis
• Derivative Securities
• Financial Modeling

This contemporary, interdisciplinary curriculum offers customized experiences to fit your lifestyle and career goals.  Learn to effectively approach problem-solving while studying the principles and practices essential to modern management.  The program is designed around the three-part ICE framework, the principles of Integration, Collaboration, and Engagement.  

Teamwork is a focal point with this online business administration degree.  Every core course not only unifies business concepts across business disciplines, but also features group projects that encourage peer interaction while building a learning community among students.

Penn State’s online MBA program reflects the same level of quality as its on-campus degree.  The program curriculum centers around a teaching methodology using ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.  Classes are asynchronous, enabling you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.  However, if you enjoy discussion and learning from your peers, there are opportunities for synchronous learning as well.

Throughout Penn State’s online MBA, you will work as part of a team, learn how to lead a team and create business solutions using teamwork.  You will learn how to apply your comprehensive knowledge from all business disciplines to develop these solutions to real-life scenarios.  A key component of the online MBA program at Penn State is a 5-day residency where you will meet members of your team -- your cohort and your professors.

What better way to learn the ins-and-outs of leading and managing a workforce, than to acquire strong teambuilding skills?  Penn State’s MBA program in Human Resources focuses on teamwork.  You will work with your classmates as part of a team, completing projects and creating contemporary business solutions. Within this online graduate program, you will also attend a 5-day residency course where you will meet members of your team – both faculty and your cohort.  Penn State’s online MBA in Human Resources may incorporate the following subjects:

• Diversity leadership
• Positive organizational behavior and wellbeing
• Human resource management

Online, you will work asynchronously.  This enables you the flexibility to learn on your own schedule.  However, if you like more interaction and want to work synchronously, there are opportunities to interact with your classmates and share discussion.

Penn State offers this unique online MBA in International Affairs where you can gain specialized insight into the global marketplace through foreign policy perspectives. The curriculum used at PSU centers around a teaching methodology called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement. This online program reflects the same level of quality as its on-campus degree.  Classes are asynchronous, enabling you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.  However, if you enjoy discussion and learning from your peers, there are opportunities for peer and faculty engagement, as well.  Penn State’s MBA in International Affairs, online, integrates specialized classes such as:

• Foundations of Diplomacy & International Relations Theory
• Weapons of Mass Destruction & International Security
• The Role of Intelligence in International Relations

Throughout Penn State’s online MBA, you will create business solutions using teamwork, whether you are a member of the team, or leading the team. You will learn how to apply your knowledge from all business disciplines to develop comprehensive solutions to real-life scenarios.  Penn State’s online MBA program requires a 5-day residency where you will meet members of your team -- your cohort and your professors.

Have you ever wanted to run your own firm? Penn State offers this online MBA in Management Consulting where you can gain specialized insight and create your own business as a consultant to others across industries. The curriculum used at PSU centers around a teaching methodology called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement. This online program reflects the same level of quality as its on-campus degree.  Classes are asynchronous, enabling you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.  However, if you enjoy discussion and learning from your peers, there are opportunities for peer and faculty engagement, as well.  Penn State’s MBA in Management Consulting, enables you to tailor some of your coursework to align with your own goals and professional expertise. Two classes normally offered include:

• Business Transformation Consulting
• Methods & Practice of Management Consulting

Throughout Penn State’s online MBA, you will create business solutions using teamwork, whether you are a member of the team, or leading the team. You will learn how to apply your knowledge from all business disciplines to develop comprehensive solutions to real-life scenarios.  Penn State’s online MBA program requires a 5-day residency where you will meet members of your team -- your cohort and your professors.

Marketing has changed from door-to-door sales and postal flyers.  Now, to be successful in marketing, one has to have a grip on digital technology and alternate advertising strategies.  With an online MBA in Marketing Analytics from Penn State, you can gain the knowledge and insight to successfully market products or services in today’s global marketplace.

You will work as part of a team, learn how to lead a team and create business solutions using teamwork within this graduate degree program.  This curriculum within Penn State’s MBA centers around a teaching methodology using a foundation called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.  With an online concentration in Marketing Analytics, your classes potentially include:

• Evaluating marketing communications in the digital world
• Data-driven customer acquisition and retention
• Analytics for brand management and customer experience

Penn State’s MBA program includes a 5-day residency course where you will meet members of your team – both faculty and your cohort.

How to win friends and influence people?  Or, how to win negotiations and influence your corporate bottom line?  With Penn State’s online MBA in Negotiation and Influence, you can gain the skills and leadership qualities to successfully persuade others.  This graduate degree utilizes a teaching foundation called ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.  You will work as part of a team on projects and create business solutions together.  Your coursework may entail:

• Negotiation theory and skills
• Complex negotiations
• Power and influence

Penn State’s MBA program includes a 5-day residency course where you will meet members of your team – both faculty and your cohort.

The online MBA in Project Management offered by Penn State is specifically designed with three components that maximize your learning experience.  ICE, which stands for Integration, Collaboration and Engagement, is at the center of your program.  PSU’s unique online MBA does not compartmentalize business disciplines.  On the contrary, it pulls all of the facets of business together for you to create solutions with others and to learn to think from a comprehensive viewpoint.  With this wide perspective, you can become a more successful business manager.  Your coursework within the Project Management concentration will likely include: 

• Planning and resource management
• Commercial law and project management
• Cost and value management

Penn State’s MBA program is offered 100% online, but does include a 5-day residency orientation where you will meet members of your team – both faculty and your cohort.  There is also an optional Global Immersion component, where you can choose to study internationally and gain a broader perspective.

This online MBA in Public Administration, will enable you to specialize your business skills in serving your community through governement services and outreach. Penn State's curriculum centers around a teaching methodology called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement. This online program reflects the same level of quality as its on-campus degree.  Classes are asynchronous, enabling you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.  However, if you enjoy discussion and learning from your peers, there are opportunities for peer and faculty engagement, as well.  Penn State’s MBA in Public Administration, normally offers:

• Public Organization & Management
• Government Fiscal Decision Making
• Public Policy Analysis

Throughout Penn State’s online MBA, you will create business solutions using teamwork, whether you are a member of the team, or leading the team. You will learn how to apply your knowledge from all business disciplines to develop comprehensive solutions to real-life scenarios.  Penn State’s online MBA program requires a 5-day residency where you will meet members of your team -- your cohort and your professors.

Every organization faces complex change at some point in its existence.  You can learn how to implement this change and be the leader of change with an online MBA in Strategic Leadership from Penn State.

This graduate degree program uses a teaching methodology called ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.  You will complete much of your online coursework as part of a team, or leading a team, to create business solutions for today’s market.  Classes with the Strategic Leadership concentration may be:

• Strategic leadership
• Strategic leading and identity
• Strategy implementation and organizational change

Penn State’s MBA program includes a 5-day residency course where you will meet members of your team – both faculty and your cohort.  This, naturally, will give you a chance to team build, learn from each other and network across industries.

Supply chains involve so many aspects that can go awry, impacting business and revenue.  Learn how to manage the aspects of product movement with an online MBA in Supply Chain Management from Penn State.  This advanced degree program incorporates teamwork at nearly every level.  You will complete projects as a team member, or lead teams, to develop business solutions.  In fact, Penn State’s MBA program relies upon a teaching strategy using Integration, Collaboration and Engagement – or ICE.The Supply Chain Management concentration includes coursework such as:

• Demand fulfillment
• Supply management
• Manufacturing and service operations planning
• Business strategies for data analytics

Study a variety of taxation types with the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Taxation.  This online accounting degree covers such topics as:

• Corporate Taxation
• International Taxation
• State and Local Taxation

This contemporary, interdisciplinary curriculum offers customized experiences to fit your lifestyle and career goals.  Learn to effectively approach problem-solving while studying the principles and practices essential to modern management.  The program is designed around the three-part ICE framework, the principles of Integration, Collaboration, and Engagement.  

Teamwork is a focal point with this online business administration degree.  Every core course not only unifies business concepts across business disciplines, but also features group projects that encourage peer interaction while building a learning community among students.

Pennsylvania State University offers an online Master of Finance degree. Students will gain an understanding of global diversification of financial matters and how to manage assets. Coursework allows students to learn about financial modeling, capital budgeting, strategic financial decisions, and more.

Study advanced theory with practical knowledge in human resource management through the online Human Resources & Employment Relations master degree program. Complete core courses in topics, such as organizational behavior, employment relations, workplace diversity and more. Choose from multiple concentrations in order to target specific career goals.

Concentration options include, but are not limited to:

• Staffing, Training & Development
• Benefits & Compensation
• International Human Resources & Employment Relations

This program is rounded out with a culminating research project experience in which you apply learned skills to your area of practice. 

The degree is designed for people who are already working in a human resources or employment relations field or have a strong fundamental understanding of HR.

As an emerging specialty, learn how to use the latest tools in technology and analysis to target your organization's marketing through this online Marketing Analtyics and Insights master's degree. You'll learn how to organize the data available to you and leverage it to create strategic advantages. At Penn State, your online master's reflects the same level of quality as its on-campus equivalent. This curriculum entails:

• Marketing in a Global Environment
• Data-driven Customer Acquisition & Retention
• Driving Business Success with Marketing Analytics

Penn State offers this online Master of Professional Accounting to prepare for the CPA exam. As a AACSB-accredited program, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to become an effective accounting professional. This online program reflects the same level of quality as its on-campus degree with asynchronous learning. Pre-requisite accounting coursework is required, but an undergraduate accounting degree is not. This online accounting master's usually integrates the following classes:

• Financial Reporting
• Auditing Theory & Practice
• Strategic Cost Management

The Master of Professional Studies in Organizational Development & Change, an online human resources degree, prepares students to be leaders and managers in corporations, government agencies, and nonprofits.  Students study organization development, appreciative inquiry, collaborative engagement, and change as they learn to effectively manage and lead change.  Choose electives or concentrations to meet your career goals while increasing marketability, with concentrations available in:

• Consulting
• Operational Excellence
• Analytics
• Technology-Leveraged Organization Development

Enjoy close and consistent interaction with faculty and a network of experienced professionals.  

Coursework allows you to enhance your current job by immediately putting your new skills to use.  Faculty introduce relevant work-related situations in courses, helping ensure you understand the reality of how organizations change and develop.

This online MPS in the Strategic Communications is intended for professionals across all industries that want to have their message heard and understood. You'll study theory and strategy applied to communications, across all types of media, for all types of audiences. Penn State's World Campus delivers the same quality education and faculty online, that you would receive on-campus. In this graduate program, courses usually involve:

• Strategic Communications Industry
• Digital Media Analytics
• Communications Campaigns

This online MPS in the Psychology of Leadership is intended for professionals across all industries. You'll study leaders and followers, gaining an understanding of both cultural and social aspects surrounding effective leadership. Through psychological research and theory, you can enhance your career, lead teams to successful outcomes and reach organizational goals. At Penn State, you'll gain the exact same education online, as you would on campus. Curriculum in this online master's generally includes:

• Foundations of Behavior, Motivation and Attitudes
• Ethics & Leadership
• Psychological Foundations of Leadership

Pennsylvania State University offers an online Master of Project Management. The degree is an interdisciplinary program that provides a thorough understanding of areas within project management. Coursework can include classes in enterprise architecture, supply chain management, and more.

Penn State University offers an online Master of Public Administration. Students will learn your organizational environment. The coursework blends theory and application to help students learn from real world experiences. Coursework focuses in areas of human resources, nonprofit management, policy analysis and budgeting, and more.

Penn State's World Campus offers you, as a manager or director, the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a successful executive. Through strategic decision-making, change and effective organization, you can spearhead your company's success. This AACSB-accredited program enables you to engage peers from around the world as you interact with top-notched faculty. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to transition your career to the C-level, with coursework such as:

• Global Strategic Management
• Ethical Leadership
• Power and Influence

Penn State offers this online Master of Supply Chain Management through it's World Campus Online. Students will focus on the management processes and techniques to develop and sustain integrated supply chains. From logistics, disruptions, warehousing, supply levels and consumer demand, you'll study the latest technologies and trends in the field. As one of the top programs in the nation, this online master's can earn you a place as a strategic leader within your organization. Courses usually entail:

• Operations Management and Demand Fulfillment
• Supply Management
• Supply Chain Performance Metrics

Enhance your foundation in accounting, finance, or auditing with this Master of Taxation. This online accounting degree prepares you to become a tax advisor, serving as a client advocate who promotes tax compliance and limits tax liability in accordance with tax laws. Study such topics as:

• Internal taxation
• Corporate taxation
• Tax Procedure
• Tax Policy

Courses, taught by experts in the field, utilize a practical approach using real-world case studies.  

Students have the option of earning a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics without completing additional coursework. These courses provide technical tax skills and practical experience in retrieving and processing large volumes of data.

Penn State World Campus offers this online AS in Information Science & Technology, designed to give you the latest knowledge in both theory and practice. You'll gain insight of database systems, web and multimedia systems, along with the the design of information systems. Coursework involves direct experience with team projects, an internship and a capstone project.  Classes you'll likely encounter, include:

• Organization of Data
• Networking and Telecommunications
• Introduction to Web Design and Development

You can go where few others have been with the Master of Artificial Intelligence from Pennsylvania State University. This online computer information systems master’s degree program explores such advancing technologies as:

• Deep learning
• Computer vision
• Artificial intelligence
• Reinforcement learning

Through the online computer information systems graduate program, you examine neural network architecture, machine learning, and collective intelligence to find the best solutions to any given challenge. Graduates have the skills to develop problem-solving algorithms, multi-modal data-fusion tasks, and more. Welcome to your future!

This online Master of Data Analytics from Penn State can be completed as a general major, giving you a wide range of skills and know-how in manipulating data. However, this contemporary master’s also allows you to choose optional concentrations.

• The Business Analytics specialization gives you the expertise to make informed decisions based upon data trends and predictions.
• The Big Data Systems specialization teaches you how to build large-scale databases and using them to effectively manage.

Top careers for this degree include:

• Data scientist
• Data analyst
• Information modeling specialist
• Data engineer
• Information architect

The online Master of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program allows experienced professionals to customize their GIS educations to reflect their career interests and goals.  As part of the Penn State World Campus, the program features: conservation GIS, LIDAR technology, remote sensing, location intelligence for business, open web mapping, and more.  Graduates will likely become leaders in their fields as they learn to design, specify, and manage complex geographic information infrastructures, in areas such as:

• Environmental resource management
• Urban and regional planning
• Local government
• Surveying and cartography
• Facilities management
• transportation planning

You can train for entry-level roles to work in corrections, the courts, or law enforcement with the Associate in Science in Criminal Justice from Pennsylvania State University. The online criminal justice degree examines the intersections between such areas as:

• Public policy
• Criminal justice
• Behavioral science

Through the online criminal justice associate’s degree program, you learn about the importance of race, ethnicity, and culture in this field. Graduates also develop skills like research, writing, statistical analysis, and public speaking.

You can gain legal knowledge in this pre-law program with the Bachelor of Arts in Law & Society from Pennsylvania State University. The online law degree develops your skills in such areas as:

• Logic
• Rhetoric
• Research
• Legal writing

Through the online law bachelor’s degree program, you focus on social justice and legal practices. Graduates possess historical perspectives on American civilization, politics, and the legal process.

You can prepare for a broad range of careers around crime with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Pennsylvania State University. The online criminal justice degree leads to work in such areas as:

• Social services
• Protective services
• Security management
• Crime-related prevention and support

Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you focus on ethics, policing, and criminology. Graduates develop skills in problem-solving and research to aid them in their work.

Penn State's College of Information Science & Technology offers this online BS in Cybersecurity Analytics & Operations to fill the need for cybersecurity analysts. You'll be employable across almost any industry with your ability to proects systems, networks and programs. Working to identify threats, eliminate risks and effectively communicate throughout your organization, your career will flourish in today's technology-based market. A capstone project culminates your studies, which will involve courses such as:

• Malware Analytics
• Systems Literacy
• Computer & Cyber Forensics

Work to protect confidential information after earning this online cyber security bachelor's degree. Today there is a growing concern about malware, data breaches, denial of service, phishing, and other cyber-attacks that threaten confidential information. You will learn to design secure systems, evaluate and measure risk, and ensure that proper levels of privacy are maintained for individual technology users, businesses, government, and other organizations. This program teaches the theories, skills, and technologies associated with network security, cyber threat defense, information warfare, and infrastructure protection, ensuring graduates are ready to protect people, information, and other assets.  

There are numerous benefits to earning this cyber security degree online. Not only do you have the flexibility to study wherever it is convenient without commuting to campus, but you will also receive the same quality education students on campus enjoy.

Prepare for a career in information security with this MBA with a concentration in Cybersecurity Intelligence Leadership, an online cyber security degree program.  Courses in this concentration likely include:

• Legal and Regulatory Environment of Information Science and Technology 
• Information Security Management
• Topics in Visual Analytics for Security Intelligence

This contemporary, interdisciplinary curriculum offers customized experiences to fit your lifestyle and career goals.  Learn to effectively approach problem-solving while studying the principles and practices essential to modern management.  The program is designed around the three-part ICE framework, the principles of Integration, Collaboration, and Engagement.  

Teamwork is a focal point with this online business administration degree.  Every core course not only unifies business concepts across business disciplines, but also features group projects that encourage peer interaction while building a learning community among students.

Penn State offers this unique online MBA in Homeland Security, so you can gain the additional skills to help secure national interests through efficient business and management practices.  This online program reflects the level of quality as its on-campus degree.  The curriculum centers around a teaching methodology called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.  Online classes are asynchronous, enabling you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.  However, if you enjoy discussion and learning from your peers, there are opportunities for synchronous learning as well.  Penn State’s MBA in Homeland Security, online, integrates specialized coursework such as:

• Strategic Planning & Organizational Imperatives in Homeland Defense
• Homeland Security & Defense in Practice
• Foundations to Homeland Security

Throughout Penn State’s online MBA, you will create business solutions using teamwork, whether you are a member of the team, or leading the team. You will learn how to apply your knowledge from all business disciplines to develop comprehensive solutions to real-life scenarios.  Penn State’s online MBA program requires a 5-day residency where you will meet members of your team -- your cohort and your professors.

Prepare for careers in any number of criminal justice or legal organizations with this criminal justice administration online degree. You will learn to address pressing criminal justice issues facing society as you broaden your perspective to identify the origins of crime. Learn to evaluate the societal workings that create crime, assess equity in policy enforcement, and propose data-driven and evidence-based solutions that benefit the greater society.  

This curriculum is devoted to analyzing policies, evaluating research, and developing policy proposals. Specialize your study in policy and administration without needing to take courses outside your focus.  

Earn a degree without interrupting your career. This flexible program provides a quality education that can be achieved without leaving home.

This online cyber security degree is designed for those interested in exploring in depth the nature of information and networks and recognizing the multiple internal and external threats posed to cyberspace. The core course of study includes information technology, knowledge management, network management and security, and web and Internet information retrieval. The curriculum blends education relating to technology, incident response, strategic planning, and crisis management. Learn to understand and analyze the profound information and technological changes sweeping the world so you are better able to defend confidential and sensitive data.  

Benefit from a curriculum that is developed by the same professors who teach on campus. Enjoy the same high-quality academics.

This online homeland security degree is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of homeland security in a global context, ensuring graduates are highly trained future leaders. The curriculum follows an all-hazards approach, crossing both the public and private sectors. Choose between a base program or from a diverse range of specialization options. For example, you may choose:

• Cyber threat analytics and prevention
• Counterterrorism
• Public health preparedness
• Intelligence and geospatial analysis
• Agricultural biosecurity and food defense

No matter which direction you choose, you will benefit from class assignments that focus on knowledge and skills that are applicable in the workplace.  

This online homeland security degree is part of a program that is more than a decade in the making. Online learning offers the same high quality that residential students enjoy.

Natural and manmade threats can be everywhere, including against our agriculture and food supply chain. Learn to defend against these threats with this online homeland security degree. You will gain a fundamental understanding of homeland security issues with an emphasis on food science, plant protection, and animal security. Protect against attacks that may cause illnesses, generate fear, cause economic loss, or create social instability.

This curriculum combines courses that provide a fundamental understanding of homeland security issues and electives that focus on such topic areas as food science and defense, plant protection, and animal security. Graduates of this online agriculture degree will have foundational knowledge about:

• Microbial forensic capabilities
• Surveillance systems for infectious diseases
• Diagnostic and sensor technologies
• Disease-predictive models
• Protection and mitigation approaches

Prepare to make a difference in the post-9/11 world with this online homeland security degree. You will study terrorist organizations and learn to respond to potential or realized acts of terror. Study the motives, threats, recruitment strategies, and operational tactics of terrorist organizations and learn to proactively create counterterrorism policies. Improve core skills in such topics as:

• Terrorism data analysis
• Security and intelligence assessment
• Report writing
• Counterterrorism briefing
• Anti-terrorism assessment strategies

Graduates understand what conditions give rise to terrorism and the strategic, policy-based, and practical solutions for terrorism for government and the private and nonprofit sectors.

With more information being stored online, there is a need for professionals who can prevent attacks on confidential information and who are able to protect personal information, financial security, and even physical safety. Become one of these professionals with this online cyber security degree.  

This curriculum provides a broad base of knowledge that focuses on preventing cyber attacks and understanding cyber laws, teaching students to prevent catastrophic damage that can be caused by cyber threats and cyber terrorism. Learn to prevent cyberattacks and gain an understanding of cyber laws while learning to address network vulnerabilities, system threats, and cyber-terrorism. Key topics discussed include:

• Social and ethical issues relating to homeland security
• Domestic and global views of violence and terrorism
• Data collection and analysis
• Security and privacy in the digital age

Help save lives, improve government, and assist businesses by earning this online homeland security degree. This program educates analysts, increasing their knowledge and skills in law enforcement, homeland security, emergency management, and business applications. Combine intelligence analysis with geospatial science and technology to gain situational awareness that will help you prevent and respond to homeland security threats. Graduates can improve their organizations’ intelligence assessments after learning to:

• Investigate organized crime and serial criminal activity
• Anticipate and prevent terrorist activities
• Detect and assess threats
• Prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters

By earning this homeland security degree online, you can study where it is convenient without commuting to campus. Gain relevant skills that can immediately be applied in the workplace.

Combine homeland security courses with curriculum from a medical school with this unique online homeland security degree. This program teaches students to respond to natural and man-made disasters. Learn to respond with appropriate emergency management strategies for public health preparedness. The focus is on the medical and public health sectors in an all-hazards environment. This online public health degree ensures that graduates can plan for and lead effective medical and public health responses to disasters.  

By earning this homeland security degree online, you are able to save time and money. Earn a degree without commuting to campus daily.

Enroll in this master's in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. Literacy is an important building block that the rest of the student’s learning is built upon. Develop the knowledge and skills in working with young leaders that can transform their lives. Learn to:

• Encourage reading
• Enjoy engaging with different literature forms
• Inspire exploration of literature for young readers

Regardless of the specialization chosen, students in the online masters in curriculum and instruction will learn how to meet the challenges facing education in diverse and changing social, cultural, economic, and physical environments.  

There are multiple benefits to earning these particular literacy degrees online. Receive the same rigorous, high-quality education as those students on campus, but with the flexibility of asynchronous online courses. Study when and where it is convenient in courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus.

Explore how teachers learn and develop with this online masters in curriculum and instruction specialization. The multidisciplinary program covers such topics as: 

• Curriculum
• Professional development
• Teacher leadership
• Instructional supervision

Regardless of the specialization chosen, students in the online masters in curriculum and instruction will learn how to meet the challenges facing education in diverse and changing social, cultural, economic, and physical environments.  

There are multiple benefits to earning this particular masters in curriculum and instruction. Receive the same rigorous, high-quality education as those students on campus, but with the flexibility of asynchronous online courses. Study when and where it is convenient in courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus.

Prepare for a career working with the youngest schoolchildren through this online elementary education degree. Designed for professionals in elementary education or a related setting, this program teaches the latest in:

• Language and literacy
• Classroom management
• Second language teaching
• Science
• Mathematics

Regardless of the specialization chosen, students in the online elementary education degree will learn how to meet the challenges facing education in diverse and changing social, cultural, economic, and physical environments.  

There are multiple benefits to earning this particular elementary education degree online. Receive the same rigorous, high-quality education as those students on campus, but with the flexibility of asynchronous online courses. Study when and where it is convenient in courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus.

With this online STEM teaching degree, you will learn about STEM subject areas and their interactions, preparing you to teach students more effectively. The curriculum provides cutting-edge, research-based instructional STEM practices that can be put to use immediately in your classroom. Students in this STEM teaching degree will learn how to meet the challenges facing education in diverse and changing social, cultural, economic, and physical environments.  

There are multiple benefits to earning these particular STEM teaching degrees online. Receive the same rigorous, high-quality education as those students on campus, but with the flexibility of asynchronous online courses. Study when and where it is convenient in courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus.

Pennsylvania State University World Campus offers a Master of Education in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Teacher Leader. This program helps prepare educators for leadership roles as teachers, mentors, and department heads. The curriculum teaches best practices for curriculum design, motivation, and teaching.

Move up the career ladder with this online masters in higher education. This is a good choice for entry-level professionals in administrative areas and those aspiring to become mid-level administrators of college and university offices.  

The curriculum prepares students and professionals for the postsecondary education field. Gain a broad introduction to careers, policies, administration, and more in the field. There are three areas of emphasis to choose between:

• Administration
• Student engagement
• Institutional research

Enroll in online instructional design programs and advance professional opportunities. In today’s world, it is hard if not impossible to escape technology. The classroom is no different and with this degree, you will learn to design and implement educational technologies and to incorporate the use of the internet and technology into the classroom. The curriculum covers the development and delivery of online, hybrid, and face-to-face curricula. You will also learn to develop lesson plans and resources using contemporary theories of instruction. Technology-enhanced learning is the learning of today and in future classrooms.

Prepare for a career teaching other adults with this online masters in adult education. Companies prefer their employees to continue learning at higher education institutions, training centers, or other types of learning community centers. This has led to a great demand for instructors who are trained to teach adults.  

Gain the practical methods to effectively engage and lead in adult education. You will also become familiar with the unique needs of adult learners and how they learn best.  

Customize your degree by choosing from three options:

• Master of Education (no option) offers more flexibility to choose electives.
• Adult Basic Education and Literacy option focuses on teaching and research.
• Global Online and Distance Education option focuses on procedures, practices, and developments related to distance education, both domestically and internationally.

Prepare to work with an important part of the student population, those with special needs, with this online special education degree. The curriculum focuses on current issues and topics in the special education field and prepares you to support individuals who either have special needs or who are at risk.  

Customize your degree by choosing one of these areas of emphasis:

• Academic and Behavioral Support teaches the skills needed to support students with disabilities.
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provides in-depth knowledge of the principles and procedures of ABA. This can be taken with or without the goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA).
• Autism provides comprehensive, evidence-based knowledge to assist in developing effective educational programming for students with autism spectrum disorders.

The online Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering program is designed to help students develop key abilities needed to effectively contribute, and have an impact on, business practices and team dynamics within organizations. The program provides the highly sought-after research, design, development, and testing skills needed to keep many critical systems operating accurately and efficiently; using principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis students will be able to empower computers with innovative applications to perform tasks smarter, faster, and better. The curriculum blends engineering principles, computing skills, project leadership, and software construction to supply students with a comprehensive understanding of the field while helping them develop strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

You can prepare to lead high-performing research or projects with the Doctor of Engineering in Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. This online general engineering doctoral degree program imparts such abilities as:

• Research and develop new processes or products
• Analyze and synthesize critical information
• Communicate effectively
• Disseminate research findings

Through the online general engineering doctoral program, you focus on leadership skills for industrial or commercial applications. Students appreciate the option to select their electives from over 20 disciplines to tailor their curriculum to their career interests.

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Engineering Leadership & Innovation Management, an online engineering management degree, prepares students for careers in project management.  This online project management degree likely includes such courses as:

• Project Management for Professionals
• Engineering Across Cultures and Nations
• Engineering Product Innovation

This contemporary, interdisciplinary curriculum offers customized experiences to fit your lifestyle and career goals.  Learn to effectively approach problem-solving while studying the principles and practices essential to modern management.  The program is designed around the three-part ICE framework, the principles of Integration, Collaboration, and Engagement.  

Teamwork is a focal point with this online business administration degree.  Every core course not only unifies business concepts across business disciplines, but also features group projects that encourage peer interaction while building a learning community among students.

With no thesis requirement, you can earn a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. This online electrical engineering master’s degree program imparts such abilities as:

• Designing, analyzing, and operating electrical systems
• Creating a range of applications
• Implementing infrastructure
• Using effective strategies to lead and innovate

Through the online electrical engineering graduate program, you learn about machine vision, deep learning, communication systems, and smart grids. Graduates develop advanced technical proficiencies to keep pace with innovations.

This online Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering enables you to tailor your graduate coursework to meet your career goals and professional aspirations. Depending upon your field, you'll enhance your skills and knowledge through design processes to solve complex challenges. With Penn State's World Campus Online, you'll receive the same instruction, from the same faculty as on-campus. Options within this curriculum include:

• Additive Manufacturing Process
• Experimental Design in Engineering
• Retail Services Engineering

You can broaden your skills with the Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. This online systems engineering master’s degree program uses a cohort-based program.

Through the online system engineering graduate program, you learn to manage complex processes and systems. Outcomes of the online courses afford you such abilities as:

• Development of heterogeneous engineered solutions
• Analysis of associated tradespaces
• Use of integrated simulations and models
• Management of budgets and schedules

You can train to lead engineering teams with the Master of Engineering Management from Pennsylvania State University. This online engineering management master’s degree program emphasizes peer teamwork and collaborative learning in a cohort-based program.

Through the online engineering management graduate program, you develop your technical leadership skills. Outcomes of your academic and professional development include such skills as:

• Business strategy
• Project management
• Management skills
• Technical expertise

You can develop a successful career path with the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. This online mechanical engineering master’s degree program limits core coursework to allow customization of your study plan to meet your professional goals.

Through the online mechanical engineering graduate program, you learn from experts in the field. Your online courses cover such topics as:

• Fluid mechanics
• Sustainability systems
• Automatic control systems
• Mechanics of smart materials

You can learn to implement new technologies with the Master of Software Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. This online software engineering master’s degree program employs a cohort-based program similar to remote workplace settings found globally. 

Through the online software engineering graduate program, you gain skills to drive global innovation. Your online courses cover such topics as:

• Big data
• Machine learning
• Artificial intelligence
• Mobile and cloud computing

The online Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health program is designed to integrate biological, behavioral, psychological, socio-cultural, and environmental approaches to the study of the science behind health, preparing students to address and solve the problems of human health and illness.  The curriculum focuses on the complex factors influencing health across the life span with courses covering topics in biobehavioral health, biology, epidemiology, physiology, nutrition, genetics, and statistics.  Graduates are prepared for a multitude of health science careers, including positions as health promotion professionals, research assistants, laboratory managers, biomedical product representatives, and technical support positions in biomedical and health-related fields.

The online Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Administration can help students gain the skills and knowledge needed to understand the issues involved in providing access to quality health care at a reasonable cost.  The curriculum is a blend of courses in liberal arts, business administration, and the health sciences which help students develop the expertise they need to contribute to improvements in the health care system.  Graduates are prepared for almost any type of health care work environment and find work in organizations ranging from major teaching hospitals to rural solo practice physician offices.

Penn State offers this online MBA in Health Care Business, so you can gain the additional skills to help deliver quality patient care and services through smart business practices.  This online program reflects the level of quality as its on-campus degree.  The curriculum centers around a teaching methodology called, ICE:  Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.  Online classes are asynchronous, enabling you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.  However, if you enjoy discussion and learning from your peers, there are opportunities for synchronous learning as well.  Penn State’s MBA in Health Care Business, online, offers specialized electives such as:

• Health Services Organizations & Delivery
• Introduction to Health Economics
• Financial Management in Health Institutions

Throughout Penn State’s online MBA, you will create business solutions using teamwork, whether you are a member of the team, or leading the team. You will learn how to apply your knowledge from all business disciplines to develop comprehensive solutions to real-life scenarios.  Penn State’s online MBA program requires a 5-day residency where you will meet members of your team -- your cohort and your professors.

The online Master of Health Administration in Health Policy and Administration is designed for students with work experience in health care who want to enhance their applied business management skills.  The curriculum combines health-related work experiences with a business management education, expanding the students’ qualifications for challenging leadership positions in health care and providing them with the tools to lead change in dynamic environments.  Graduates are prepared for administrative, management, or executive positions in several healthcare-related organizations, including hospitals and health systems, medical group practices, home health care agencies, insurance companies, consulting firms, and federal regulatory and public health agencies.

The online Associate of Science in Turfgrass Science & Management program prepares students to plan and implement projects, communicate effectively, conduct training programs, and manage finances as they build the skills for successful careers in turfgrass management. The flexible curriculum features topics in biology, chemistry, and ethics in courses such as Turf and Ornamental Weed Control, Turfgrass Insect Pest Management, and Turfgrass Pesticides. Graduates are prepared for careers as construction specialists, golf superintendents, athletic field managers, irrigation specialists, and landscape/grounds managers.

This online BA or BS in Energy and Sustainability Policy will prepare you to enter this growing new field. You'll be ready to serve in positions regarding policy and planning within the energy industry. Penn State World Campus delivers a curriculum to address emerging talent gaps and, in this online bachelor's prepares you for careers that touch on foreign and domestic policy analysis, legislative or regulatory affairs, sustainability, energy science, environmental issues, and more.

You can work within government and nongovernmental organizations, some of which include:

• Public utilities
• Regulatory bodies
• Energy trade organizations
• Private businesses. 

You can cultivate your business skills in agriculture with the Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management from Pennsylvania State University. This online agricultural bachelor’s degree program focuses on such topics as:

• Distribution
• Production
• Manufacturing
• Commodity markets

Through the online agriculture program, you delve into the global issue of successful food production for the growing world population. Your interdisciplinary studies cover finance, supply chain, consumer behavior, and marketing.

The online Turfgrass Science bachelor's degree was created for golf course and sports field professionals who want to take their careers to the next level by providing them with expertise and knowledge in business, management, and the science of turf to effectively succeed in these types of positions. The curriculum covers topics such as pesticides, turfgrass breeding, genetics, and plant nutrition and fertility while also encompassing soil science and water quality. The program is designed to sharpen skills in areas such as business management, communications, and basic and applied science while preparing students for any career related to turfgrass management.

You can become the analytical decision-maker for your organization with the Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics from Pennsylvania State University. This online mathematics graduate program imparts the skills to research, analyze, and interpret data to reduce risks and increase success.

Through the online mathematics graduate program, you hone data-analytic skills to back your projects through such steps as proven methodologies and strong data-driven assessment skills Students learn through modern software such as SAS, R, Python, and Minitab. Gain a skill set that can increase your marketability in such fields as:

• Health
• Science
• Business
• Technology and more

The online Master of Applied Statistics program fulfills the current demand for trained statisticians as the world becomes more dependent on predictive data and numerical reasoning. The program promotes skill sets in business, industry, government, health care, and educational and research organizations so graduates are prepared for various careers within science, technology, health care, education, or business. The curriculum covers a variety of areas of expertise and learning, including:

• Data mining
• Predictive Analytics
• Biostatistics Techniques
• Statistical Consulting

You can prepare as a leader in the growing green economy with the Master of Professional Studies in Renewable Energy & Sustainability Systems from Pennsylvania State University. This online sustainability master’s degree program imparts business and project development skills as well as technical expertise. 

The online sustainability graduate program offers specialization tracks—Sustainability management and policy or Renewable energy systems. Your online courses delve into such subjects as:

• Policy analysis
• Business acumen
• Critical thinking
• System thinking and analysis

You can grow your career and see more green with the Master of Professional Studies in Turfgrass Management from Pennsylvania State University. This online agriculture master’s degree program blends business and project management skills with turfgrass technology.

Through the online agriculture graduate program, you can pull on your turfgrass sciences or management background and fill in the divots with coursework in your deficient areas. Your online core courses cover such subjects as:

• Turfgrass physiology
• Plant population biology
• Turfgrass science literature
• Turfgrass health management

The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Pennsylvania State University builds and expands on the RN competencies needed to lead change and positively affect the health care industry. Students fulfill their clinical requirements near their homes and take courses online, exploring topics such as:

• Pharmacology
• ​Care of the Elderly
• Mental Health Nursing
• ​Community Health
• ​Nursing Informatics

The online Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Forensics from Pennsylvania State University provides students with specialized knowledge of the legal system and skills in injury identification, evaluation, and documentation, allowing them to assume critical roles in determining the legal outcome of traumatic events. Courses cover foundational topics in forensic nursing, including:

• Evidence collection and preservation
• ​Forensic documentation
• ​The recognition of domestic violence, assault, and stalking
• ​Legal and ethical issues

The online Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics program from Pennsylvania State University provides students with the informatics knowledge and skills required to support, promote, and assist in the implementation and efficient, ethical, and safe use of informatics tools in information- and technology-rich health care environments. Courses in the program emphasize the use of informatics tools, such as:

• ​Electronic health records
• ​Clinical decision support tools
• Database management and data mining
• ​Patient safety technologies such as Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA), RFID technologies, and smart pumps

Penn State offers an associate’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies, a program that combines practical and academic experiences to provide students with entry-level, professional competencies in the human service field. 

Coursework can help students gain a foundational understanding of life span and family development, and a core set of professional skills that can be applied to program planning and service delivery. Students will complete an internship at a human services organization in their community in order to build professional networks, establish references, and practice what they learn in the classroom.

Students can choose from the following two options within this degree program: 

• Adult Development and Aging Services focuses on the biological, psychological, and social development of the adult and elderly populations.
• Children, Youth, and Family Services focuses on the various age groups served by centers, institutions, and agencies to improve the quality of services for families from various backgrounds and community settings.

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology online from Pennsylvania State University can give you analytical skills and problem-solving techniques applicable to nearly any career field. The principles of Psychology are used in careers ranging from human resources to rehabilitative therapies to educational testing.

This online Psychology degree program provides a broad education in arts, humanities, and social sciences. Students will receive a foundation in caregiving and social work, and pave the way for future graduate studies in Psychology-related fields. The school boasts the world’s first fully online Psychology Club that serves to let members know about graduate education options, internships, and career opportunities. 

Careers closely aligned with the Psychology degree include:

• Social work
• Probation and corrections
• Professional at-home aide
• Caregiving for children or the elderly
• Recreational therapy

Human services professionals have the training and expertise to help people cope with school, work, and relationship issues. The bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies allows students to learn how to help improve other people’s lives. 

Courses examine how individuals change throughout their lives, and how families and communities can influence these processes. Students will use this knowledge to create, implement, and evaluate interventions to help their clients. Penn State offers an optional Life Span Human Services concentration within this degree program.

Graduates can find employment in settings such as:

• Youth service organizations
• Marriage and family counseling centers
• Elder care agencies
• Drug and alcohol treatment centers
• Health care facilities
• Human resource departments
• Public relations agencies

The Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Penn State offers students the flexibility to customize the degree to their career goals. Students can choose to supplement their coursework with specializations in Life Sciences or Business.

Core courses in this online bachelor’s degree in Psychology give an overview of the field of Psychology, research methods, and career exploration. The Life Sciences option focuses on topics such as anthropology, biology, and biobehavioral health. The Business track includes classes in leadership, ethics, and diversity. 

Standard topics of study within this major include:

• Effective writing in the social sciences
• Psychology as a science and profession
• Basic psychology research methods