Overview
This rigorous 10-month program provides a thorough foundation for teaching and pairs challenging coursework with student teaching across the school year to support candidates in developing the disposition, knowledge,and experience to thrive in diverse school settings.
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in Mathematics Education at the University of Pittsburgh offers students a rigorous course of instruction in teaching Mathematics in grades 7-12, combining methodological course work and practical experience in a full-year internship in a public school classroom. Capstone courses that support learning from teaching culminate in a reflective teaching portfolio and project.
Career Pathways
- Secondary Mathematics MAT alumni are employed as high school and middle school mathematics teachers in public and independent schools in Pittsburgh, across Pennsylvania and around the country.
- As they gain experience, some of our graduates have become teacher leaders and coaches, and have returned to obtain leadership degrees, such as the practice-based EdD in STEM Education, or educational research-focused degrees, such as the PhD in Mathematics Education.
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Teaching And Learning In Secondary Math
- Practicum In Secondary Mathematics
- Teaching And Learning In Secondary Math
- Literacy Assessment & Instruction For Children With Disabilities In Inclusive Settings In Sec Clssrm
- Attentional Teaching Practices
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Priority given to applications received by January 15.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Mathematics Applied Mathematics View 1001 other Masters in Mathematics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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 Fee
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International
40894 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40894 USD per year during 10 months. -
National
40894 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40894 USD per year during 10 months. -
In-State
24118 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24118 USD per year during 10 months.
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Funding
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