Application Requirements
Individuals applying for the degree program must follow the application procedures and meet the admission criteria described in the most current School of Education Graduate Handbook. To request a hard copy application, please e-mail: schoolpsychology@duq.edu. The M.S. Ed. Program abides by the following application deadlines:
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Fall Semester Admission: August 1 of each year
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Spring Semester Admission: December 1 of each year
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Summer Session Admission: May 1 of each year
Students may not be permitted to register for the subsequent course session if these application deadlines have not been met. Admitted students may start the Master’s program in any semester.
To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the following:
- Application for M.S. Ed. in Child Psychology Program (pdf)
- Online Application for Graduate Admissions (link on right). Online Application Instructions (pdf).
- Official transcripts from the accredited college, university or seminary where the applicant obtained a bachelor’s degree.
These materials are to be mailed to:
Department of Counseling, Psychology, and Special Education
Attn: Audrey Czwalga
School Psychology Program
G3 Canevin Hall
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Once received, each application packet will be reviewed to confirm one of the following criterion is present:
- An overall 3.0 minimum GPA, or
- A minimum 3.0 GPA on the most recent 48 credits, or
- A minimum 2.8 overall GPA and at least 500 Verbal and 500 Quantitative GRE scores. Applicants must send GRE scores with admission application to use this option.
