MEd Reading Education at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

Advance and specialize your knowledge in literacy education.

Faculty: School of Education | Duration: 24 credits | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

At Pitt, you can earn a standalone Reading Specialist Certificate (24 credits) or combine it with a Master of Education in Reading Education for an additional six credits (30 credits total).

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Application information

Entry requirements

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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