The University of Pittsburgh, School of Education, offers programs in Elementary Education at the post-baccalaureate level. There is no undergraduate major or certification program in Elementary Education. A student may choose any undergraduate major as long as he or she completes the courses required for admission into a certification program in the School of Education. The School of Education offers two options at the post-baccalaureate level that lead to certification in elementary education: the
Professional Year (PY) and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs. Details are outlined below for the Professional Year program.
- statisfies the requirements for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate in Elementary Education (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 10 hours 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
Contact Information
School of Education Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management
5500 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
230 S. Bouquet St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
PHONE: 412-648-2230
FAX: 412-648-1899
EMAIL: soeinfo@pitt.edu
ONLINE (preferred): Inquiry Form
APPLICATION: Admissions Application
