Overview

The Teacher Education at University of Pittsburgh prepares undergraduate students to earn their Pennsylvania teaching certification. Our curriculum is fully aligned with the Pennsylvania Department of Education certification standards for Instructional 1 certification.

Students can specialise in:

For Grades 7-12 — English Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, or Social Studies Education

Grades PreK-12 — Special Education, or World and Heritage Language Education (Foreign Languages)

Careers and opportunities

The certifications offered by the program provide students with an entry point into the teaching profession, including positions as:

Teacher in grades 7-12 in English, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies

Teacher in grades PreK-12 in World Heritage Languages

Teacher in grades PreK-12 in Special Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching English Language Learners

Supporting Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms

Critical Pedagogies and Praxes

Supporting Literacies in Inclusive Classrooms

Teaching and Learning in Secondary Social Studies

Pre-Student Teaching

Cultures, Knowledge Traditions, and Social Systems of Schooling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Pitt School of Education Undergraduate Admissions Application

Official college transcripts

Overall GPA of 3.0

A goal statement in which the applicant reflects on their goals as a teacher and the role of teachers as it relates to the mission-vision of the School of Education.

Fulfillment of all prerequisite coursework

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41662 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41662 USD / year

≈ 41662 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20966 USD / year

≈ 20966 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Students can specialise in:

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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