Overview

About Teaching English Education at University of Pittsburgh

Prepare for a rewarding career as a teacher with our Master of Arts (MAT) program in English Education. Our program pairs intensive coursework with student teaching opportunities to ready the next generation of English teachers.

The Master of Arts (MAT) program in English Education offers students a rigorous course of instruction in teaching English topics in grades 7-12. The MAT satisfies the requirements for earning a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate and provides students with a Master’s in Teaching upon graduation.

Our program approaches pedagogy centered on dialogic, student-centered instruction that addresses literature, literary theory, and writing in the secondary ELA classroom. We also focus on issues of equity, justice, and engagement in today’s schools.

Careers

The majority of our graduates go on to become English teachers in secondary settings. Many also teach classes in theater, film, or creative writing in their schools.

Some of our graduates ultimately decide to return to school and obtain either their Ph.D. or Ed.D, focused in various areas of educational research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education

English Literature

English Composition

English Electives

English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Late applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on available space in the program.

Language

English

IELTS

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

125

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Teaching Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 986 other Masters in Language Studies 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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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

125

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Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

application fee of $50

resume or curriculum vita

Goal statement

contact information for three academic or professional contacts to later be invited to provide letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 10 months.
National

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 10 months.
In-State

30290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30290 USD per year during 10 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Teaching English Education.

Available Scholarships

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