The proposed undergraduate (UG) teacher education major and certification program will offer UG students six tracks, each aligned with a certification option in Pennsylvania: Secondary (Grades 7-12) English, Foreign Language, Math, Science, or Social Studies (45-credits for major), and PreK-12 Special Education (48-credits for major). Students will follow the general education requirements as outlined by The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
Concentrations:
Secondary Math Concentration
Secondary Social Studies Concentration
Secondary Science Concentration
Secondary Foreign Language Concentration
Secondary English Education Concentration
PreK-12 Special Education Concentration
Expected November 2025
Start date
January 2025
School of Education
5900 Wesley W. Posvar Hall,
230 South Bouquet Street,
PITTSBURGH,
Pennsylvania,
15260, United States
Prospective students who have not earned college credits since graduating from high school with a diploma or GED should consult this section for information on admission to the University of Pittsburgh. English Language Scores: A 100 or higher TOEFL composite score with sub-scores of 21 or higher is considered competitive, a 7.0 IELTS with sub-scores of 6.0 or higher, or a 125 or higher Duolingo score. Application Deadlines: November 1 for spring start term; March 1 for fall start term.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
