Master of Special Education in Special Education at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

Participate in challenging coursework with full-time student teaching, giving candidates not only the knowledge but the experience to thrive in the classroom.

Faculty: School of Education | Duration: 33 credits | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Our 33-credit program addresses the challenges of today’s schools and prepares you to teach effectively in pre-kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and high school settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Two prerequisite courses (which can also be taken as co-requisites): Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

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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