University of Pittsburgh School of Education
 

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Programs in the Department of Administrative and Policy Studies

The School of Education offers three areas of programs in the Department of Administrative and Policy Studies.

Higher Education Management

School Leadership

Certificates


Degrees

Social & Comparative Analysis in Education

Degrees

  • Master of Education (MEd) - professional degree for the graduate student who wishes to pursue advanced study in at least one field of educational effort and to demonstrate a superior level of expertise and capacity for leadership in that field. 
  • Master of Arts (MA) - professional degree for the graduate student who wishes to pursue advanced study in education and to demonstrate through the master's thesis their capacity for planning and arranging original research related to professional practice.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - emphasis is placed on the development of competencies necessary to careers devoted primarily to the conduct of research, scholarly inquiry, and teaching.