Real Estate Classes

Real estate classes in the Scranton area

Real estate classes at Penn State Scranton, designated and approved by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission, are designed to prepare individuals for careers in the real estate field.

Who can attend real estate classes?

  • Individuals looking to pursue a career in Real Estate.
  • Those aiming to fulfill the educational prerequisites for the PA Real Estate Commission Salesperson’s license exam.
  • Anyone with a personal interest in learning about Real Estate.

Classes required for Real Estate Salesperson License
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission approves the educational requirements for the salesperson's examination. Our real estate classes do not need to be taken at the same time, however both are required to sit for the real estate salesperson exam.
See more about the the PA Licensure Requirements

In-Person Real Estate Classes

Real Estate Fundamentals Course (RE 5016A)

A foundation for the study of real estate in Pennsylvania, covering language, principles, and laws that govern the business.

This real estate class provides the student with a basic foundation for additional study and to support the practice of real estate in Pennsylvania. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the language, principles and laws that govern the business of real estate. Emphasis is on the underlying concepts of land, property, rights in the realty and the means, methods and laws that govern the conveyance of these rights.

  • Date: January 27, 2025 - April 7, 2025 (no class 3/10 Spring Break) 
  • Time: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Hours: 30
  • Price: $199
  • Location: Penn State Scranton campus
  • TEXTBOOK:  Purchase the textbook for Real Estate courses online or contact the campus Bookstore at 570-963-2705. (The textbook covers both Fundamentals and Practices.)

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Real Estate Practice (RE 5017A )

An introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of areas of specialization with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. Examination of a real estate transaction, designed to provide a working knowledge of the forms and documents used-including the related mathematics.

This real estate class provides the student with an introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of areas of specialization, with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. The course includes an examination of a real estate transaction, designed to provide you with a working knowledge of the forms and documents used along with related mathematics.

  • Date: January 29, 2025 to April 30, 2025 (no class 3/12 Spring Break) 
  • Time:
    • Jan. 29 to Apr. 16, Wed. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
    • Apr. 21 to Apr. 30, Mon. and Wed., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.    
  • Hours: 45
  • Price: $299
  • Location: Penn State Scranton campus.
  • TEXTBOOK:  Purchase the textbook for Real Estate courses online or contact the campus Bookstore at 570-963-2705. (The textbook covers both Fundamentals and Practices.)

Register for Real Estate Practice


Online Real Estate Courses

Are you too far outside of the Scranton are to travel to the Penn State Scranton campus? Take advantage of the online option through our partnership with Penn State Fayette.

Real Estate Fundamentals Online

  • Date: January 14, 2025 to March 18, 2025
  • Time: Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: $350.00. Course textbook is not included in the fee and may be purchased at the Penn State Bookstore. This textbook will cover both courses (Real Estate Fundamentals and Real Estate Practice).

Register for ONLINE Real Estate Fundamentals 

Real Estate Practice Online

  • Date: January 15, 2025 to April 8, 2025
  • Time:
    • Jan. 15 to Mar. 19  Wed. from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    •  Tues. and Wed. Mar. 25, 26; Apr. 1, 2, and 8.    
  • Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: $350.00. Course textbook is not included in the fee and may be purchased at the Penn State Bookstore. This textbook will cover both courses (Real Estate Fundamentals and Real Estate Practice).

Register for ONLINE Real Estate Practice

Note: The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.


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