Overview

Strong emphasis is placed on developing relationships with the families of young children and working collaboratively with other professionals.

The program in Early Childhood Education at the University of Pittsburgh offers a range of coursework encompassing the needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children in the primary grades.

Through coursework, field placements, and practical learning experiences, students develop competence in the use of developmentally appropriate practices in diverse contexts and settings.

Career Pathways

Preschool teacher, caregiver, private school teacher, work with children in varied community agencies.

Professional development trainer, and early education policy development, among other related careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language And Literature For The Young Child

Integrated Art & Music In Elementary School

Math/science Instruction For Young Learners

Math And Science Methods

Teaching Infants, Toddlers And Preschoolers

Reading/writing Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling Admissions - Priority given to applications received before March 1.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

47378 USD / year

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Out-of-State

47378 USD / year

≈ 47378 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26876 USD / year

≈ 26876 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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

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Overview

Career Pathways

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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