Overview

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics major at the University of Pittsburgh is intended for teachers and educators who desire the skills and credentials needed to advance their practice-oriented careers.

Outcomes

It offers a rigorous theoretical and practical orientation for scholar practitioners aspiring to become leaders in K-12 schools and institutions of higher learning, in positions such as district STEM curriculum supervisor, faculty member at a teaching-focused university, director of STEM education in informal education settings (e.g., environmental education center), or district leader in the STEM fields of science or mathematics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Supervised Practitioner Inquiry
Curriculum Issues in Mathematics and Sciences Education
Instructional Issues in Mathematics and Sciences Educations
Professional Learning in Mathematics and Sciences Education
Assessment & Evaluation in Mathematics and Sciences Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

76 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

GRE scores are not required. Admission is based on your past educational achievement and accomplishments, and your visions for the future.
Completed School of Education online admissions application
A non-refundable application fee of $50 (USD) by credit card
A current resume or curriculum vitae
A goal statement (750-word personal statement)
Please identify 1-3 faculty in your major area you’re interested in working with and why
Three letters of recommendation. We recommend that at least one reference be professional (i.e.,. from a supervisor or a colleague) and at least one be academic (i.e., from someone with knowledge of your performance in an academic setting such as a master's program). However, it is acceptable for all three references to be professional.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27334 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27334 USD / year

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In-State

27334 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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