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Because the world deserves more. Because YOU deserve more.
Penn GSE is here for passionate, innovative, impactful leaders … and those who aspire to become them. With an Ivy League graduate degree from Penn GSE, you can create opportunities, see real results, and make a lasting impact in the world of education.

Areas of Study
COUNSELING AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Elevate your career in counseling, mental health and human development. Our counseling and human development graduate programs prepare students for school counseling and mental health counseling roles in education and private practice.
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Develop advanced statistical and research skills to drive informed decision-making and shape contemporary policy through rigorous data analysis, with award-winning faculty nationally renowned for their expertise and impact on education issues affecting systems worldwide.
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Deepen your understanding of education by critically examining the social, cultural, and political contexts that shape learning experiences across diverse formal and informal settings, from community centers to global educational systems.
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Pursue a master-level of training with our comprehensive, innovative curriculum created by a unique collaboration of physicians and education experts. With Penn GSE, you will experience evidence-based methodology of learning through brief on-site intensives paired with flexible distance learning to accommodate working professionals.
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Bridge the gap between research theory and real-world practice to create better educational institutions worldwide, with higher education programs designed to help you critically examine established ideas.
See All ProgramsLANGUAGE, LITERACY, AND INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
Explore how language and literacy development intersect with bilingual, cross-cultural, and multilingual educational contexts, preparing educators and researchers to support diverse learners across formal classroom settings and community-based programs.
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Make an impact on the future by shaping the education of our children, with K-12 educational leadership master’s programs that emphasize decision-making, communication, professional growth, and more.
See All ProgramsLEARNING SCIENCES AND ANALYTICS
Master the design and optimization of technology-enhanced learning environments through research, data science, and advanced analytics, preparing you to innovate across educational sectors from K-12 schools to corporate training programs.
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Apply human-centered design thinking and entrepreneurial strategies to identify educational challenges and create scalable solutions that drive innovation, growth, and systemic change in educational organizations and communities.
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Address real-world classroom challenges and build a career that transforms education by understanding student-centered practices applicable in a wide variety of school environments.
See All ProgramsLead, Inspire, Educate—Your Journey Starts Here
Our graduate-level programs prepare students for careers as student-centered educators, entrepreneurial leaders, analysts and researchers, higher education professionals, school counselors, literacy and language experts, and more. Find your calling at Penn GSE.
Find your programPenn GSE, an Ivy League education with real-world impact
Grow, thrive, and find community while you’re in graduate school — Penn GSE supports your success in academia and beyond.
Learn from world-renowned faculty shaping education through policy, research, and practice to solve critical issues.
Connect with a global network of peers and alumni through mentorship programs, collaborative research, and dynamic networking events.
Prepare for interviews and real-world experiences through training sessions, workshops, and job simulations.
Take the next steps after graduation with access to job boards, career resources, and the Penn GSE Career Services office.
Ready to change the world through education?
Penn GSE offers a vibrant array of high-quality, flexible degree programs in education research and practice, many of which are designed for working professionals. Find that program that aligns with your personal and professional goals.
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