Pennsylvania State University--World Campus

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Department: Master of Professional Studies in Information Sciences Information Sciences and Technology Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security - Information Security and Forensics Option Information Sciences and Technology Geographic Information Systems - GIS (Master of Geographic Information Systems) Geography Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security - GIS Option Geography
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Penn State’s computer information technology programs include highly relevant curriculum that incorporates skills to address real-world issues as well as the latest emerging technologies. The online graduate programs focus on information analysis, cyber security, geospatial technologies, and decision support. Penn State has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
School type	Public
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in computer information technology programs	4
Concentrations with highest demand
Information Science/Studies
Concentrations offered
Information Science/Studies
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
Cybersecurity Human Computer Interaction Business/Government Applications

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

55

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	35 full-time; 16 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	66% full-time; 50% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	13
Average experience teaching online courses	3 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	27 full-time

Class Size

Average class size	28
Maximum class size	110

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	N/A

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	2.0 years
Program target time to graduate	3 years
Required time to earn degree	8 years