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Learn more about PSU’s Postsecondary Adult Continuing Education (PACE) program. Earn a master’s degree or start with a graduate certificate.

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Postsecondary Adult Continuing Education (PACE) Master's Degree

You will:

  • Earn your master’s degree in 18 to 24 months; or start with a 9-month graduate certificate.
  • Have flexibility to start any academic term, and choose from part-time or full-time online or hybrid course options.
  • Join a diverse global learning community, collaborating and sharing professional experiences across varied expertise, organizations and communities.
  • Put research and theory into practice to make things fairer in schools and workplaces.
  • Ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to learn and succeed, no matter who they are or where they come from.


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Graduates advance to a range of professional careers

Including:

  • Student and academic support services in colleges
  • Workplace education and professional training in public and private organizations
  • Higher education, student affairs and academic affairs centers and offices
  • Adult learning settings and continued education programs, including schools, nonprofits, government and businesses
  • Community change organizations focused on educational, health, social and environmental support resources

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The Postsecondary Adult and Continuing Education Program advances your knowledge and professional skills for a wide variety of careers in higher education, community and non-profit organizations, and training and development sectors across private businesses and public agencies.