Graduate Education Programs

Point Park University

Affordable Tuition

^$209_/mo

*if using financial aid

How to Pay

Get Started Now to Reserve Your Seat for Fall!

Accredited and Affordable Master's Programs

Point Park University educates students in a diverse urban environment and prepares graduates to apply knowledge to achieve their goals, advance their professions and serve their communities.

M.Ed. in Athletic Coaching

Online | 1.5 Years

M.Ed. in Special Education with PA Special Ed. Certification for PreK-Grade 8 or Grades 7-12

Offers Certificate | Online | 2 Years

M.A. in Adult Learning and Training

Offers Certificate | Online | 2-3 Years

NEW PROGRAM:
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction with Reading Specialist Certification

Online | 2 Years

M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction with Teaching and Leadership Concentration

Online | 2 Years

M.A. in Educational Administration with PA School Principal Certificate K-12

Offers Certificate | Online | 2 Years

PA School Principal Certificate Only, Grades K-12

Offers Certificate | Online | 1 Year

NEW PROGRAM:
PA Reading Specialist Certification, Grades K-12

Offers Certificate | Online | 16 months

Superintendent Letter of Eligibility

Offers Certificate | Online

Ready to Advance?

Program Highlights

Flexible, online format
2 year or less completion time, including holiday break
Manageable workload for full-time, working professionals
Course make-up options available if scheduling conflicts occur
Up to 9 graduate transfer credits considered
Complete one course every 8 weeks
No thesis, GRE, or admissions test required

Tuition & Aid

42% Tuition Discount - Save $1,113 per course
Financial aid & "pay as you go" plans available
Deferred payments for students eligible to receive tuition reimbursement from their employers
Discounted tuition is guaranteed for the length of the program
Teacher Loan Forgiveness of up to $5,000 is available for teachers who teach for five years in low-income schools and meet other requirements

Accredited, High-Quality Programs

Point Park University is a non-profit university that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Teacher Education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Established as a School of Education in September 2018
Ranked among the Best Regional Universities (North) by U.S. News & World Report for the year 2018.
Colleges of Pennsylvania Distinction
2018-2019 Education Colleges of Distinction
93% of online students recommend Point Park

Student Information Packet

Learn with Teachers From Your Area

What Teachers Are Saying

"I was impressed with the courses offered and the faculty in the program. All of the faculty members had practical experience working in the education field as principals, administrators, or teachers. Their teaching style is based on their real-world experiences in school districts."

"I chose Point Park for its reputation. As I was considering options, I learned that there were successful former Pittsburgh Public Schools administrators on faculty at Point Park. Additionally, I knew students who were enrolled at Point Park. They spoke with me regarding the rigor of the program and the quality of professors."