The University of Pittsburgh School of Education has established an online graduate certificate in infant mental health.
The program, offered through its Pitt Online portfolio, targets the nationwide shortage of trained infant and early childhood mental health professionals, and is designed for working professionals, according to an April 9 news release from the university. Nearly 50,000 infants and toddlers were served in the state through early intervention in 2022 to 2023, though a Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children’s 2025 analysis found mental health and behavioral services remain underutilized.
The curriculum aligns with endorsement requirements from the Pennsylvania Association for Infant Mental Health and the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health, which operates in 36 states and multiple countries.
Pitt Online programs are supported by the University Center for Excellence in Digital Education. The center partners with schools and units to deliver online instruction and student services, according to the release.
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