Admission to the M.Ed. and M.S. Special Education Programs
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Before applying, International Applicants MUST click here.
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There are 2 types of admission to the Special Education master's degree program: Nondegree and Degree.
Nondegree Admission
A maximum of 9 credits taken as a nondegree student can be transferred into the Special Education master's degree program. For nondegree admission, you need to
- hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited United States institution.*
- meet requirements of the special education program.
- complete an online nondegree application. Learn more about how to apply.
*Please note: U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. who hold an international bachelor's degree, must submit official transcripts and your diploma for evaluation to be approved for nondegree enrollment. International applicants on visas are not eligible for nondegree enrollment.
Degree Admission
For admission, you need a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution with credit conditions substantially equivalent to those required by Penn State.
Admission is granted jointly by the Penn State Graduate School and the academic program at Penn State Great Valley. The admissions committee reviews applications and makes decisions based on the quality of an applicant's credentials relative to other applicants.
To apply, please submit the following:
- Online application
• under degree sought, enter M ED or MS
• under major sought, enter SPLED
• employment history, located near the end of the application, will help in your evaluation.
- Non-refundable application fee, payable by credit card online or by check or money order payable to The Pennsylvania State University. more
- Two official transcripts from each college or university you have attended. Penn State grads do not need to submit transcripts. more
- Personal Data Sheet with a personal statement.
- Three recommendations (one should be from someone familiar with your academic work) accompanied by a Recommendation Waiver for each recommendation.
- A copy of your Teaching Certificate, if applicable.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores.
Please send all supporting documentation to Penn State Great Valley, Admissions Office, 30 E. Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355 by the suggested deadlines. Applications will be reviewed after your application portfolio is complete.
Application Deadline
Rolling admission. Applications are reviewed throughout the year.
Concurrent Programs
Penn State offers an opportunity to pursue 2 degree programs on a concurrent basis. For more information, click here.
International Students
For application requirements in all visa categories, click here.
Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Transcripts
The admissions committee will review your undergraduate and graduate transcript. You should have a combined junior/senior grade-point average of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale and appropriate course background to be considered for admission. Periodically, exceptions to the minimum grade-point average may be made if you have special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.
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