Teacher Education Programs

Developing Leaders in Teacher Education

The Pitt School of Education will help you become a confident teacher who makes a positive and lasting impact in the lives of students. We offer graduate programs in the areas of early childhood education, secondary education, special education, applied developmental psychology, and reading specialization.

Superior Faculty Instruction

You have the opportunity to learn from professors with significant experience in the field of education. They provide you with an essential combination of research and clinical-based instruction, as well as on-the-job experience that will benefit you as an educator.

Multiple Teacher Certification Types

You have the flexibility to select a teacher education program based on your career stage. If you're looking to become a teacher, we offer the Bachelor of Arts in Teacher Education, Master of Arts in Teaching degree, Instructional I Teaching Certificates, and Dual Certifications. If you've already achieved your initial teacher preparation, we offer Administrative and Professional Certificates.

Curriculum and Instruction

Our Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction is a professional degree that supports K-12 teachers in the early stages of their careers. Delivered in a 100% online format, this program provides advanced training in instructional methods that will allow you to keep pace with the changing educational landscape

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Early Childhood Education

In this area, you have the option of completing programs that offer either a single certification or a dual certification. Primary Plus provides a single certification to teach in classrooms from PreK-4. The CASE Teacher Preparation program leads to certifications in PreK-4 and special education.

Graduate Programs in Secondary Education (Grades 7 - 12)

English Education
- English Education Master of Arts in Teaching
- English Education Instructional I Teaching Certificate
Mathematics Education
- Mathematics Education Master of Arts in Teaching
- Mathematics Education Instructional I Certificate
Science Education
- Science Education Master of Arts in Teaching
- Instructional I Teaching Certificate
Social Studies Education
- Social Studies Master of Arts in Teaching
- Social Studies Instructional I Teaching Certificate
World and Heritage Language Education
- World and Heritage Language Education Master of Arts in Teaching
- World and Heritage Language Education Instructional I Certificate

Undergraduate Programs in Teacher Education (Elementary, Secondary, and PreK-12)

The Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education program provides students with the training for their instructional I certification. The program leads to teacher certification in the secondary education tracks (for grades 7-12 in English, Math, Science and Social Studies and for PK-12 for World Heritage Languages) and in the special education track (for grades PreK-12).

Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education

The CASE Teacher Preparation program is a 4+1 program in which students earn a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in five years. The program leads to teacher certifications in PreK-4 and in special education. .