Pitt2Pitt - School of Education

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Preparing Pitt Grads for Rewarding Jobs in Education

Have you thought about working as an educator? Created exclusively for Pitt graduates, the University of Pittsburgh Pitt2Pitt program prepares recent graduates of all backgrounds for rewarding careers in education.

Whether you are switching careers, returning to the workforce, or looking for advancement, the School of Education can help. We are the top-ranked education school in Western Pennsylvania and are ranked in the top 30 schools nationwide (U.S. News & World Report).

Benefits to you:

  • Eligibility for scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000
  • Streamlined admissions process into our School of Education
  • Open to Pitt graduates from any program or background who graduated within the past 3 years

View our Pitt2Pitt Programs

Teacher Certification

Master of Arts in Teaching with teacher certification (Grades 7-12)

Our Master of Arts in Teaching with teacher certification (Grades 7-12) prepares you for certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to teach in a subject area in grades 7-12. See the links below for the individual program pages. You must select a subject area for certification.

Program Details:

Instructional I Teaching Certificate (Grades 7-12)

Our Teaching Certificate (Grades 7-12) prepares you for certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to teach in a subject area in grades 7-12. See the links below for the individual program pages. You must select a subject area for certification.

Program Details:

Master of Education in Special Education with Academic Instruction Certificate (MOSAIC)

Our MOSAIC program provides you with dual certification in special education and in a teaching subject area in grades 7-12 (Subject areas include English, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies).

Program Details:

  • Application deadlines - January 15, 2021 priority deadline; May 1, 2021 final deadline
  • Email Rashee Ferguson for more information at rf.15@pitt.edu
Elementary School Teacher Certification

Our ​Primary Plus PreK-4 program prepares you to teach young children from ages 4 - 9 in prekindergarten and K-4 classrooms.

Program Details

  • Application deadlines - January 15, 2021 priority deadline; May 1, 2021 final deadline
  • Email Rashee Ferguson for more information at rf.15@pitt.edu

Human Development and Psychology

Applied Developmental Psychology

​Our Master of Science in Applied Developmental Psychology program prepares you to work with children, youth, and families in a range of human development settings.

Program Details:

  • Rolling admissions deadline for a fall 2021 start date
  • Email Bianca Brown for more information at bianca.brown@pitt.edu
Applied Behavior Analysis

Our Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program prepares you to work with individuals with disabilities and become certified in the field. 

Program Details

  • Rolling admissions deadline for summer 2021 start date
  • Email Bianca Brown for more information at bianca.brown@pitt.edu

Health and Physical Activity

Programming and Promotion

Our Master of Science in Health and Physical Activity Programming and Promotion prepares you to design and implement effective health programs.

Program Details

  • Rolling admissions deadline for a fall 2021 start date
  • Email Bianca Brown for more information at bianca.brown@pitt.edu
Health and Wellness Management

Our Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management is offered jointly with Pitt's Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and focuses on the business considerations of the health and wellness professions.​

Program Details:

  • Rolling admissions deadline for a fall 2021 start date
  • Email Bianca Brown for more information at bianca.brown@pitt.edu
Clinical Exercise Physiology

Our Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology program is ideal for students seeking clinical and research careers.

Program Details:

  • Rolling admissions deadline for a fall 2021 start date
  • Email Bianca Brown for more information at bianca.brown@pitt.edu

Higher Education and Comparative Analysis

Higher Education Management

​Our Master of Education in Higher Education Management prepares early-career professionals to work in administrative and student services roles in higher education institutions.

Program Details

  • Application deadlines - January 15, 2021 for priority admission
  • Email Danae Williams for more information at dwilliams@pitt.edu
Social and Comparative Analysis

Our Master of Arts in Social and Comparative Analysis is for emerging educational scholars who are interested in exploring the fundamental role that education plays in society.

Program Details:

  • Rolling admissions deadline for a fall 2021 start date
  • Email Bianca Brown for more information at bianca.brown@pitt.edu

Research Methodology

Research Methodology

Our Master of Arts in Research Methodology program provides training in applied quantitative methods training through its emphasis on measurement, research design, statistics, and data analysis. 

Program Details

  • Rolling admissions deadline for a fall 2021 start date
  • Email Danae Williams for more information at dwilliams@pitt.edu

How to Apply

All University of Pittsburgh graduates who graduated within the past three years are eligible for our Pitt2Pitt programs.

You submit your application directly through the program of interest. After completing your application, you will notify the admissions representative of your interest in participating in the Pitt2Pitt program. 

Other application highlights include:

  • No GRE Exam is required for admission
  • Students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for guaranteed eligibility
  • Scholarships from $2,500 to $5,000 are available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Streamlined admissions process for applicants

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Prerequisites Details

The program prerequisites vary by subject area. If you do not meet all of the prerequisites, don't worry! You are still eligible to apply and can complete the courses at the beginning of the program.

For information about prerequisites, please visit the program pages listed above. If you have any questions along the way, email us at soeinfo@pitt.edu. We are more than happy to help assist!


Have Questions?

Our admissions team is here for you. Contact us at soeinfo@pitt.edu so that we can answer questions and support you during every step of the process. 

You can also reach out to our admissions director personally for support:

Wes Vaina pictureWes Vaina
Director, Admissions and Enrollment
wvaina@pitt.edu