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226 Master's degrees offered by the university

Master of Laws (LL.M) - With Litigation and Dispute Resolution Certificate
The Master of Laws (LL.M) - With Litigation and Dispute Resolution Certificate at Pennsylvania State University gives students and lawyers from both inside and outside the U.S. a chance to pursue a higher-level understanding of the American legal system. The Litigation and Dispute Resolution certificate empowers students to enroll in a wide variety of courses that allow for concentration in certain areas of law.
Civil Engineering
Students of the M.Eng. Civil Engineering program at Pennsylvania State University may specialize in: geotechnical and materials engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering or water resources engineering.
Animal Science
Animal Science may be defined as the study and integration of all disciplines that relate to the function and care of animals for the benefit of society by providing companionship, food, fiber, performance, and research. This degree in Animal Science is offered by Pennsylvania State University.
Rural Sociology
The Rural Sociology degree program at Pennsylvania State University emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of the various facets of societal organization pertinent to the rural sector.
Art Education
Art Education at Pennsylvania State University explores the making of art and curriculum as the making of ideas that matter. In the M.S. program, you’ll delve deeper into the discipline, completing work that prepares you for doctoral study or a range of positions in the field, including teaching at all levels, administration, research, and art supervision.

Artificial Intelligence
This Artificial Intelligence degree at Pennsylvania State University will help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to develop intelligent systems and explore uncharted territory in artificial intelligence.
Kinesiology
The graduate programs in Kinesiology offered at Pennsylvania State University are research oriented and are designed to meet the specific goals and interests of the student.
Forest Resources
The Doctor of Philosophy and the Master of Science degree programs in Forest Resources at Pennsylvania State University are oriented toward research, education, and scientific technology in the professions of forest products and forestry.
Accounting
This Accounting program at Pennsylvania State University will equip the students for the increasing legal and financial complexities faced by the accounting profession.
Public Health
The College of Medicine Master of Public Health (MPH) is a 42-credit degree program at Pennsylvania State University preparing students for exciting careers in public health. Students gain knowledge and skills in the five core areas of public health: biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health services administration, and social and behavioral sciences.
English
Candidates for the M.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D. in English at Pennsylvania State University may choose from a variety of courses in English literature and language, rhetoric and composition, and theory/cultural studies. The M.F.A. in English helps prepare candidates for professional careers as writers of fiction, poetry, or nonfiction, or for careers in academia.
Nursing
Prepare for nursing leadership or educational positions with the CCNE–accredited MSN program. This online Nursing master's degree program at Pennsylvania State University is designed for registered nurses who have bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Physics
Work in some areas of this Physics program at Pennsylvania State University is conducted in cooperation with the Materials Research Institute, the Applied Research Laboratory, and other interdisciplinary research facilities.
Political Science
The purpose of the graduate program in Political Science offered at Pennsylvania State University is to train professional political scientists who intend to pursue careers in research, teaching, and public service.
Economics
The Economics program offered at Pennsylvania State University provides rigorous training in econometrics and quantitative economics as well as in economic theory.
Learning, Design, and Technology
Learn to evaluate the impact of technology on learning while you expand your skills in instructional design and instructional technology. This online Learning, Design, and Technology master's degree program at Pennsylvania State University explores best practices in the field of learning design using practical, real-life examples.
Communications
The Master of Arts in Communications at Pennsylvania State University prepares students for doctoral study and leadership positions in areas of public information such as journalism, education, public relations and advertising.
Acoustics
The aim of this Acoustics program offered at Pennsylvania State University is to enable the student interested in acoustics to obtain an integrated program covering acoustical science and engineering applications of acoustics.
Laboratory Animal Medicine
All students entering the Laboratory Animal Medicine programme at Pennsylvania State University must have completed a professional degree program in veterinary medicine and must hold the degree of D.V.M., V.M.D., or equivalent. This program is only offered at the Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Hospitality Management
The graduate program offered in Hospitality Management (HM) at Pennsylvania State University is widely considered to be among the most competitive in the world. It is research-focused, with an M.S. degree program intended to prepare students for continued academic study at the doctoral level.