We're here to help meet the continuing education goals of educators and teachers.
The Center for Business Development and Community Outreach offers a variety of graduate courses and other professional development opportunities designed to meet the continuing education goals of educators and teachers.
We provide the most up-to-date professional development and educational experience for our area, covering topics such as educational technology integration, classroom management, inclusion and differentiated instruction, special education, and more.
We are an approved provider of Act 48 continuing education credits.
Graduate Level Courses in Education
Penn State University is an approved provider for both credit courses and noncredit programs. Our diverse offerings, locations, and delivery modes will help you meet Act 48 requirements while satisfying your learning and lifestyle needs. The University serves many educators across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with diverse courses ranging from workshops to in-class instruction. Many of these courses are offered for college credit. Other courses may not qualify for college credit, but do qualify for Act 48 development.
PDE Math Coach Endorsement
The Mathematics Coach Endorsement Program is a Pennsylvania Department of Education approved 12-credit program intended to improve a teacher’s mathematics content knowledge. An endorsement is added to a teacher’s existing Level I or Level II Certification.
Specialist Certificate: Teaching Writing and Literacy
This 15-credit graduate certificate: Teaching Writing and Literacy program is similar to the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s range of educational endorsements and is designed to afford educators deep study in all aspects of teaching literacy. It provides the teacher with real-world skills for implementing the writing requirements of the PA Core Standards.