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School of Education—Department of Administrative and Policy Studies
Programs within the Department of Administrative and Policy Studies prepare graduates for educational leadership careers in K–12 schools, school districts, and higher education institutions, for research and teaching careers in colleges and universities, and for research and policy study careers in local, state, national, and international agencies.
Students specialize within three programs (areas of concentration): (1) school leadership, (2) higher education management, and (3) social and comparative analysis in education. The department offers programs leading to the MEd, MA, EdD, and PhD in administrative and policy studies, as well as certification programs. It also provides service courses for students from other departments and schools at the master's and doctoral levels in education and society, history and sociology of education, education and culture, educational anthropology, supervision, administration, education law, qualitative inquiry, interpretive research, and evaluation.
Detailed program information appears below.
Contact Information
- Department Chair
- Department of Administrative and Policy Studies
- 5902 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
- 412-648-7101
- Fax: 412-648-1784
- E-mail: aps@pitt.edu
- www.education.pitt.edu/aps
Admission Information
The Department of Administrative and Policy Studies has a “rolling admissions” policy that assures that all completed applications will be reviewed regularly. However, priority for admissions decisions will be given to those applications that are sent in by established deadlines (www.education.pitt.edu/students/admissions/soeapp.pdf).
For all programs, application materials should be directed to the
University of Pittsburgh, Student Service Center,
5500 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, Pittsburgh, PA
15260, or telephone 412-648-2230.
The Department of Administrative and Policy Studies offers financial aid in the form of teaching assistantships and fellowships, research assistantships, graduate student assistantships, tuition remission, and scholarships. Applicants may apply through the departmental office. The deadline for submitting the completed financial aid application is March 1.
Program Information
Higher Education Management Program (Area of Concentration)
The Higher Education Management Program serves graduate students who wish to pursue advanced study in academic affairs, institutional management and policy, or student affairs and who demonstrate a superior level of expertise and capacity for leadership in the field of higher education.
Contact Information
- Program Coordinator
- Higher Education Management
- Department of Administrative and Policy Studies
- 5902 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
- 412-648-7101
- Fax: 412-648-1784
- E-mail: aps@pitt.edu
- www.education.pitt.edu/programs/edleadership/sindex.asp?spec=28
The following degrees in administrative and policy studies are offered with a concentration in higher education management:
- Master of Education (MEd)
- Doctor of Education (EdD)
Master of Education Degree
This is a professional degree program of study for the graduate student who wishes to pursue advanced study in academic administration or institutional management and who demonstrates a superior level of expertise and capacity for leadership in that field.
Degree Requirements: The MEd requires 36 credits distributed as follows: Basic Education Core (9 credits), Core Studies (12 credits), Specialization (9 credits), and electives (6 credits), and a comprehensive examination. For additional degree requirement information, refer to the school section on Master’s Degree Requirements.
Doctor of Education Degree
This program of study provides both a theoretical and a practical orientation to the management of post-secondary educational institutions. It is designed for individuals aspiring to a variety of administrative posts as well as to faculty posts.
Degree Requirements: This degree requires a minimum of 90 credits in the following areas: Department Core (6 credits), Program Core (6 credits), Specialization (28 credits), Research Methodology (12 credits), Supporting Field (9 credits), Electives (15 credits), Supervised Research (6 credits), and Dissertation (18 credits). For additional degree requirement information, see the school section on Doctoral Degree Requirements.
School Leadership Program (Area of Concentration)
The mission of the program is to deliver a preeminent preparation program for aspiring school leaders that provides a relevant and balanced course of studies, which includes rigorous field experience. The goal of the School Leadership Development Program is to ensure that all graduates acquire competence through the integration of the knowledge and skills necessary for formulating and implementing a clear vision of educational processes and outcomes associated with responsible data orientation, pertinent to organizational and professional development of staff, and related to effective and responsive management.
Contact Information
- Program Coordinator
- School Leadership
- 4302 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
- 412-648-7101
- Fax: 412-648-1784
- E-mail: aps@pitt.edu
- www.education.pitt.edu/programs/edleadership/sindex.asp?spec=29
The following degrees in administrative and policy studies are offered with a concentration in school leadership:
- Master of Education (MEd)
- Doctor of Education (EdD)
- Certification programs: K–12 Principal, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Dual Option (K–12 Principal and Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction), and the Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility. The certification programs meet Pennsylvania Standards for Commonwealth Certification.
Master of Education Degree
Degree and Certification Requirements:
The Master of Education in administrative and policy studies may be earned in combination with the certification programs in K–12 principal, supervisor of curriculum and instruction, and the dual certification option.
The Master of Education degree requires 36 credits distributed as follows:
Basic Education Core (9 credits), Core Studies (12 credits), and Specialization (15 credits).
The Master of Education degree with K–12 principal certification or supervisor of curriculum and instruction each require a minimum of 36 credits, while the degree with certification in the dual option requires 39 credits.
The requirements for certification without the MEd is as follows:
- K–12 Principal: 24 credits and successful completion of the School Leadership Licensure Examination
- Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction: 24 credits and successful completion of the Supervisory Praxis Examination
- K–12 Principal and Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction: 27 credits and successful completion of both the School Leadership Licensure Examination and the Supervisory Praxis Examination
- Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility: 27 credits
For additional degree requirement information, refer to the school section on Master’s Degree Requirements.
Doctor of Education Degree
Degree Requirements: The Doctor of Education degree requires a minimum of 90 credits distributed as follows: Department Core (6 credits), Program Core (6 credits), Specialization (18 credits), Research Methodology (12 credits), Supporting Field (9 credits), Electives (15 credits), Supervised Research (6 credits), and a dissertation (18 credits).
Up to 30 credits may be transferred for work completed for a master’s degree. Up to 9 additional credits may be transferred for additional doctoral-level work. Articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of up to 45 credits exist. For additional degree requirement information, refer to the school section on Doctoral Degree Requirements.
Social and Comparative Analysis in Education Program (Area of Concentration)
The social and comparative analysis in education concentration is available at two degree levels.
Contact Information
- Program Coordinator
- Social and Comparative Analysis in Education
- Department of Administrative and Policy Studies
- 5902 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
- 412-648-7101
- Fax: 412-648-1784
- E-mail: aps@pitt.edu
- www.education.pitt.edu/programs/soccomp
Degree Options and Requirements
The following degrees in administrative and policy studies are offered with a concentration in social and comparative analysis in education:
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Master of Education (MEd)
- Doctor of Education (EdD)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Arts Degree
Degree Requirements: The Master of Arts degree requires 36 credits distributed as follows: Basic Areas of Education (9 credits), Program Area (12 credits), Supporting Field (9 credits), and MA Thesis (6 credits). For additional degree requirement information, refer to the school section on Master’s Degree Requirements.
Master of Education Degree
Degree Requirements: The Master of Education degree requires 36 credits distributed as follows: Basic Areas of Education (9 credits), Program Area (15 credits), Related Electives (9 credits), and an MEd Research Paper (3 credits).
For additional degree requirement information, refer to the school section on Master’s Degree Requirements.
Doctor of Education Degree
Degree Requirements: The Doctor of Education degree requires a minimum of 90 credits in the following areas: Department Core (6 credits), Program Core (3 credits), Specializations (18–36 credits), Research Methodology (12 credits), Supporting Field (18 credits), Electives (9 credits), Supervised Research (6 credits), and Dissertation (18 credits). For additional degree requirement information, refer to the school section on Doctoral Degree Requirements.
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Degree Requirements: The Doctor of Philosophy degree requires a minimum of 90 credits in the following areas: Department Core (6 credits), Program Core (3 credits), Specializations (18–36 credits), Research Methodology (12 credits), Supporting Field (18 credits), Electives (9 credits), Supervised Research (6 credits), and Dissertation (18 credits). For additional degree requirement information, refer to the school section on Doctoral Degree Requirements.
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