Graduate work in the Foreign Language Education specialization area is available to qualified persons interested in pursuing a number of different degrees and certifications listed below.
Foreign Language Checklist - printable document about the Foreign Language Specialization which includes general information, prerequisites, curriculum, and degree requirements
Foreign Language + Elementary Education Checklist - printable document about the Dual Foreign Language/Elementary Education Option which includes general information, prerequisites, curriculum, and degree requirements
Certificates
- Foreign Language Instructional I Certificate (K-12) - Professional Year - PA State Teaching Certification - leads to Instructional I certification in French, Spanish, German, Latin, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, or Russian
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Master's Degree + PA State Teaching Certification - MAT degree option leading to Instructional I certification in French, Spanish, German, Latin, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, or Russian
- MEd with TESOL certificate - program in conjuntion with the Department of Linguistics leading to a University certificate in TESOL (this certificate should not be confused with Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification and cannot be used to teach in public schools)
Degrees
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Master's Degree + PA State Teaching Certification - MAT degree option leading to Instructional I certification in French, Spanish, German, Latin, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, or Russian
- Master of Education (MEd) - advanced work in foreign language teaching and learning
- MEd with TESOL certificate - program in conjuntion with the Department of Linguistics leading to a University certificate in TESOL (this certificate should not be confused with Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification and cannot be used to teach in public schools)
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
