Master of Education in English and Communications

The Master of Education in English and Communications is a professional degree for those wishing to pursue advanced study in (at least) one field of educational effort, with a goal of attaining a superior level of expertise in that field. This MEd program prepares you with a minimum of 36 credits, including Basic Areas of Education (BAE) courses, a research seminar, required courses in a major field (specialization), and any additional departmental requirements. A comprehensive examination is also required.

Students will work with an English Education faculty advisor to develop a Plan of Studies in the major field that combines work in English Education courses, related studies in education, and related electives from across the university.

The mission of Pitt Online, a division of the University Center for Teaching and Learning, is to offer graduate professional programs commensurate with those offered to students on the Pittsburgh Campus in terms of quality, faculty, and level of support services. Faculty selected for Pitt Online teaches courses both on and off-campus, and provide the same commitment to quality, rigor, and adherence to the highest professional standards.

Through Pitt Online, the same high-quality programs offered in traditional classroom settings are now available to qualified applicants regardless of their geographical location. Support services have also been designed to provide Pitt Online students with a superior learning environment through virtual access to the University’s many resources, including digital libraries, academic advisement, and instructional materials.