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Counseling and Human Development programs

You can make a real difference in peoples’ lives by continuing your education with a master’s degree in the fields of counseling and psychology. Our master’s degree programs prepare you for counseling roles in schools and private practice and provide a pre-doctoral introduction to human development and psychology.

Waived Application Fee Through March 1

No GRE Exams Required

Master's Programs

Here to help you change the world

Our graduate-level programs prepare students for careers as educators, school leaders, education researchers, higher education professionals, school psychologists, reading specialists and more. Find your calling at Penn GSE.

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Why Penn GSE?

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.

“I would come into work the Monday after a program weekend energized because I was able to put what I had learned Friday, Saturday, and Sunday into practice. I saw the impact I was having.”

Xavier Brown, M.S.Ed., GED'17
“I came to Penn GSE to learn how to use science-based evidence to empower children, families, practitioners, and policymakers.”

Zijin Zhang, M.S.Ed., GED'20

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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