The School of Education offers many certificates as well as preparation for Pennsylvania State certifications. Certificates enhance your degree and are sometimes necessary for continuing your education at the professional level. Whether you are interested in obtaining a certificate in conjunction with a graduate degree, or you want to earn a certificate in a specialized area, the University of Pittsburgh School of Education has the options for you.
Below are all of the PA State Administrative and Supervisory certifications as well as professionally-based certifications offered by the School of Education (Click here for Teacher Certification Programs).
Pennsylvania State Administrative Certificate
For those seeking positions as K–12 principals or superintendents.
Pennsylvania State Supervisory Certificate
A Single Area Supervisory Certificate for grade levels K–12 within a specified instructional or educational service area of the curriculum or school program, such as: supervisor of mathematics; supervisor of reading; or supervisor of special education.
Professional Certificate
Granted at a national level through an outside organization and are specific to an area of focus.
School Leadership
Reading Education
Foreign Language Education
General Special Education
Vision Studies