Penn Foster College
Mission Statement

Penn Foster College provides programs and services that are designed to meet the lifelong learning needs of the adult learner. Programs of study, which are offered via distance learning, lead to Associate of Science degrees in the areas of business and technology.

The mission of Penn Foster College is to prepare adult learners to advance or change their careers, learn new skills, and gain personal satisfaction through interactive distance study which fosters the development of lifelong learning skills.
Penn Foster College provides opportunities for students to learn effectively and achieve subject matter mastery through quality instruction, applicable technology, and a wide array of flexible student support services. Programs emphasize current marketplace skills, which enhance employability and provide broad general education offerings that develop critical thinking, effective writing, communication skills, and mathematical competence.


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