We are no longer accepting applications for this program. Students interested in obtaining certification to teach English or Communications Education are encouraged to consider the
Masters of Arts in Teaching program.
The University of Pittsburgh, School of Education, offers two post-baccalaureate programs for Secondary English and Communications teacher certification (grades 7-12). The two are a Professional Year (PY) Program and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program. Certification Studies are available in Comprehensive English and in three areas of Communication – Theater Arts Concentration, Film Media Concentration, and Speech Concentration. Certification in more than one English or Communication area is also available. Details of the PY are outlined below:
- statisfies the requirements for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate (pending passing scores on the national PRAXIS I and II Exams, successful completion of the PA Statewide Evaluation Form for Student Professional Knowledge and Practice (PDE 430), and satisfactory preformance in courses and student teaching)
- is completed in two terms (fall and spring) of 15 credit hours each
- requires one day a week at a local school district in the fall term and a full-time student teaching experience at the same site in the spring term
- contains 18 credits which can be applied within three years toward a Master of Education degree
- students may apply for financial aid, but are not eligible for stipends from local school districts