A degree candidate is required to show high attainment in order to qualify for a degree. Mediocre or barely passing attainment, while indicating some measure of success, is not sufficient to meet the requirements for an advanced degree. A maximum of 15 credits toward the master's degree may be earned at the regional campuses of the University provided that the courses selected have the approval of the student's academic adviser as part of a Plan of Studies. A minimum of 15 credits must be earned on the Pittsburgh campus for the master's degree. An exception to the 15-credit ruling exists when the faculty from the School of Education structure and teach at the regional campuses all the courses for the master's degree.
Applications are available at each regional campus.
Most of the school's financial support programs and scholarships are targeted for teacher education, graduate, and minority student aid. GSA, TA, TF, and tuition scholarship awards are primarily merit-based. GSA, TA, and TF awards provide a stipend in return for carrying out assigned duties, as well as a tuition scholarship based on merit. Applicants must submit a research proposal. Funded through the William A. Yeager Fellowship endowment.