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Online Graduate Education Programs

For Educators & Administrators

Robust Portfolio of Impactful, Flexible Programs for Aspiring Educators & Administrators

Here you will find online programs designed for education professionals such as yourself who seek career growth and greater challenges.

 

Our rigorous, relevant courses are packaged  within a  dynamic, flexible atmosphere where students and professors can engage in collaboration and dialogues of ideas —all to make our online graduate education courses  among the best on the market.

 

The SFU Advantage

  • Relevant, Proven Grad Ed Offerings
  • PDE-Approved Programs
  • 100% Flexible Online Delivery
  • Rolling Admission
  • No Thesis, No GREs, No Admissions Test
  • Affordable Cost with Tuition Deferment Available
Discounts/Scholarships: 

Ask us about our affordability initiatives, including scholarships/discounts for REAL Institute member schools!

 

 

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Online Graduate Education Programs

Master of Education, M.Ed

Specializations 

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement PK-12
  • Leadership
  • Principal PK-12
  • Reading Specialist PK-12
  • Special Education PK-12
  • Supervisor of  Special Education

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Master of Special Education, M.S.Ed

Specializations:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement PK-12
  • Supervisor of Special Education

 

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Endorsement & Graduate Certificate Programs

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder PK-12
  • Principal PK-12
  • Reading Specialist PK-12
  • Superintendent/IU Executive Director Letter of Eligibility
  • Supervisor of Special Education PK-12

  Endorsement and Graduate Certificate Programs 

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Preparation 

A wide range of subject areas approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to prepare students to apply for Pennsylvania teaching certification.

  • Grades PK-4
  • 7-12 Secondary Education (Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies)
  • 7-12 Secondary Intern Program
  • Special Education K-12

  Teacher Certification Preparation Programs

 

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Benefit from our Experienced Faculty

We take great pride in giving students the individual attention needed to make earning a graduate education degree online a successful and meaningful journey. Our faculty promote student development through active participation and making connections between theory- and research-based practice.

Ready to take the next step?

We’re here to help you succeed. Our team is happy to answer your questions, walk you through the application process, or just chat about your goals

Reach out today — we’d love to hear from you!

Director of Graduate Education 
Dr. Melissa Peppetti, Ph.D.
Email: mpeppetti@francis.edu
Call: 814-472-3068

Ms. Morgan Shumaker
Enrollment Advisor
Email mshumaker@francis.edu
Call/Text: 814.395.6095

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