University of Pittsburgh School of Education
 

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Admissions for Elementary Education - Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Admissions Requirements

  • Completed School of Education Admissions Application.
  • A non-refundable application fee of $50 (USD) by credit card, check, or money order payable to 'University of Pittsburgh'.
  • An official transcript from all institutions attended.
  • Official, third-party evaluation of all international transcripts for applicants who have not received a master's degree within the United States. We strongly recommend using World Education Services (WES) to complete this service.
  • An undergraduate degree with a minimum QPA of 3.0.
  • A copy of the Spring registration form if enrolled in spring term courses.
  • Completion of the appropriate prerequisite courses.
  • Evidence of passing scores on PRAXIS I test series (reading, writing, and mathematics).
  • Three letters of academic and/or professional recommendation.
  • A thoughtful, clearly written goal statement of at least three to five typewritten, double-spaced pages.
  • A resumé highlighting work with school-age children.

Deadline

  • January 15