MA Teaching at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

Prepare for a rewarding career as a teacher with our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. From drawing up lesson plans to effectively managing the classroom, our master’s in teaching program provides you with a rigorous and thorough foundation in the fundamentals of teaching.

Faculty: School of Education | Duration: 36 credits | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is 36 credits across all content area tracks.

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Entry requirements

As an entryway into the K-12 teaching profession, the program is ideal for students who previously earned a bachelor’s degree and are seeking an accelerated pathway to earning their initial teaching certification. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PREREQUISITES EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN PREREQUISITES

Domestic applicants: USD 27,412 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, School of Education, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 49,272 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, School of Education, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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