Continuing and Distance Education Programs
The Continuing and Distance Education programs were created to enable full time working professionals
the opportunity to earn a Master's of Engineering in Acoustics or to enhance individual knowledge while
continuing to work full time. The Distance Education Program is comprised of graduate level course taught
utilizing electronic media (videoconferencing and video tape) during the spring and fall semesters in conjunction
with the in-residence June Summer Program. Distance Education degree students usually begin course work as non-degree
students and apply for degree status before completing 15 credits of non-degree work.
Student Classifications
Degree Students are applicants who have applied to and have been admitted to graduate degree status by the
Graduate School. Students in this category must satisfy all Graduate School and Acoustics Program requirements for the
degree they are seeking as described below.
Non-Degree Students are those who have applied to and been accepted by the Graduate School into this category.
They are permitted to take courses but are not considered to be pursuing a degree at Penn State. Non-degree students with
a 3.0 grade point in courses taken as a non-degree student may apply to the Graduate School Admissions Committee at any time
for admission to degree student status and, if accepted, may transfer to the degree program a maximum of 15 credits earned
as a non-degree student.
Individuals who wish to take only non-credit continuing education courses are not required to be admitted as either a
degree or non-degree student. However, individuals who do not apply for degree or non-degree status will not have a
transcript record at Penn State.
Admission Requirements
Master of Engineering Degree
Distance Education Courses
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