Overview

About Education Policy at University of Pittsburgh

Our 36-credit program is distinctive because of its focus on equity-driven education policy analysis and transformation. As a student, you will explore how the (re)design of educational systems can improve learning opportunities for students of all ages. You will also learn how policy and systems can be used to improve your own organizations.

Careers

The program prepares students for many different opportunities for career advancement, including:

Evaluators in nonprofits and in research firms
Legislative staff at the municipal, state, or federal level
Policy analysts in coordinating and/or governing bodies such as state departments of education, state higher education coordinating bodies, local school districts, ministries of education in other countries, and other intermediary organizations with a topical focus
Research and policy analysts in higher education institutions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy Foundations

Social Contexts of Education

Psychological Perspectives on Education

Methods Sequence

Electives

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions;priority given to applications received by March 1

Language

English

IELTS

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100

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125

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy Social Policy View 166 other Masters in Social Policy in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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100

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125

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications are submitted through the Pitt Education Online Application Form

There is a non-refundable application fee of $50 (USD) to be paid by credit card

Your online application must include (a.) a Goal statement, (b.) your resume or curriculum vita, and (c.) contact information for three academic or professional contacts to later be invited to provide letters of recommendation

The instructions for your goal statement are as follows: "Please share your reasons for pursuing a degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will help you achieve those goals. Include any aspects of your experience, skills, and background which may aid the admission committee in evaluating your fit for the program for which you are applying. Your goal statement should be a maximum of 750 words."

Tuition Fee

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International

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 24 months.
National

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

30290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30290 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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