This option permits qualified individuals for the M.Ed. in Foreign Language Education to apply to the Department of Linguistics for admission to the University of Pittsburgh certification in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). If accepted, students combine course work for the M.Ed. in foreign language education with required courses for the TESOL certificate. Students complete a minimum of 37 credits in this combined specialization. The University of Pittsburgh TESOL certificate
is not to be confused with state certification for teaching in the public elementary or secondary schools. The degree is ideal for individuals seeking positions as English language teachers in other countries or in university English Language Institutes. International students are required to provide proof of English language proficiency at the time of application by a score of 600 or higher on the TOEFL test or by having earned a degree in an accredited United States university.
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
