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
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STEM Education View 9 other PhDs in STEM Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Accidents
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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.
- Transcript Submission
- Official, third-party evaluation of all international transcripts for applicants who have not received a master's degree within the United States
Tuition Fee
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International
50064 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1788 USD per credit during 36 months. -
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50064 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1788 USD per credit during 36 months. -
In-State
29064 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1038 USD per credit during 36 months.
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