| Why earn your teacher certification at Pitt? | |
| Guaranteed Placements | 100% of students receive student teaching placements that provide real-world experience to set them up for success in the classroom |
| Equity-Focused Curriculum | Our culturally relevant pedagogy prepares students to teach with and for dignity in their classrooms, communities, and beyond |
| Top-Ranked | Pitt is the #1 ranked public School of Education in Pennsylvania and has more than 32,000 alumni worldwide (US News & World Report) |
| Acclaimed Faculty | Learn from experienced professors who provide dynamic coursework that blends research and clinical-based instruction |
Experience the flexibility of undergraduate and graduate program options in early childhood education, secondary education, special education, and reading specialization.
Our programs are fully aligned with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
"Pitt empowered me to grow in my confidence, passion, and aspirations to teach the future generation of students in a meaningful, validating, and responsive manner that centers equity, justice, and advocacy at the core of my pedagogy."
Victoria Malomo
Teacher Education Student