Graduate work in English or Communications Education is available to individuals interested in working toward numerous degree and certification options listed below.
English and Communication Checklist - printable document which includes general information, prerequisites, curriculum, and degree requirements.
Certificates
- English or Communications Instructional I Certificate (Professional Year) - PA State Teaching Certification - program leading to a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification in English or Communications
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Master's Degree + PA State Teaching Certification - program leading to a Masters Degree as well as a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification in English or Communications
Degrees
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Master's Degree + PA State Teaching Certification - program leading to a Masters Degree as well as a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification in English or Communications
- Master of Education (MEd) - professional degree for the graduate student who wishes to pursue advanced study in at least one field of educational effort and to demonstrate a superior level of expertise and capacity for leadership in that field
- Doctor of Education (EdD) - prepares scholar-practitioners to provide leaders in curriculum and instructional design
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - focus on the the study of basic problems in the teaching and learning of English in 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
