NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
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Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive: These institutions typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and they are committed to graduate education through the doctorate. They award 50 or more doctoral degrees per year across at least 15 disciplines.
Distance learning opportunities
ROTC: Army
ROTC: Navy
ROTC: Air Force
Study abroad
Teacher certification: Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
Teacher certification: Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers
4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260
(412) 624-4141
www.pitt.edu
www.oafa.pitt.edu
www.oafa.pitt.edu/fahome.aspx
www.oafa.pitt.edu/applying.aspx
The University of Pittsburgh, founded in 1787, is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United
States. As one of the nation's distinguished comprehensive universities, the resources of the University constitute an invaluable asset for the intellectual, economic, and social enrichment of Pennsylvania, while the international prestige of the University enhances the image of Pennsylvania throughout the world.
The University's mission is to:
Provide high-quality undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and professional fields, with emphasis upon those of special benefit to the citizens of Pennsylvania.
Offer superior graduate programs in the arts and sciences and the professions that respond to the needs of Pennsylvania, as well as to the broader needs of the nation and the world.
Engage in research, artistic, and scholarly activities that advance learning through the extension of the frontiers of knowledge and creative endeavor.
Cooperate with industrial and governmental institutions to transfer knowledge in science, technology, and health care.
Offer continuing education programs adapted to the personal enrichment, professional upgrading, and career advancement interests and needs of adult Pennsylvanians.
Make available to local communities and public agencies the expertise of the University in ways that are consistent with the primary teaching and research functions and contribute to social, intellectual, and economic development in the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.
The trustees, faculty, staff, students, and administration of the University are dedicated to accomplishing this
mission, to which they pledge their individual and collective efforts, determined that the University shall continue to be counted among the prominent institutions of higher education throughout the world.
Public, 4-year or above
Diploma
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctor's
First Professional
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits