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Preparing for a Teacher Education Masters Program
The Differences in the Degrees

The following table describes the differences in the various certificate/degree options at four local colleges (Carlow College, Chatham College, Duquesne University, University of Pittsburgh) Each option may not be available for all certification areas (elementary, secondary, special education, etc.) Check with the college's department of education for the most accurate and complete information.

  Car Cha Duq Pitt

Certificate Only
Prerequisite:

Undergraduate degree in any field.

Cert N/A Cert Cert
Certificate and Graduate Degree
Prerequisite:

Undergraduate degree in any field.
N/A MAT1 MSEd MAT
Graduate Degree Only
Prerequisite:

Undergraduate education degree and/or certification in education.
MEd MAT3 MSEd MEd

 

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