Academics at Pennsylvania State University--World Campus | Online Computer and Information Technology Degrees

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

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

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