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At Duquesne University's School of Education, we prepare you to become best-in-class educators, school psychologists, administrators, counselors, professors and so much more. Our nationally accredited undergraduate, master's, doctoral degrees and licensure/certification programs empower you to make a difference in the Pittsburgh region and throughout the world.
You will earn a quality education built on Duquesne's solid reputation as a top-tier university and learn from faculty who are a diverse group of teacher-scholars whose research has gained national and international recognition, earning them numerous grants and awards.
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A Horizon-Expanding Education
Our School of Education at Duquesne University has a rich history of preparing leaders for more than 90 years. The School of Education, located in Canevin Hall, is home to many diverse programs, faculty members, and students.
Our culture is welcoming, diverse, and inclusive, and we have a profound concern for moral and
spiritual values, and a deep commitment to helping every student achieve. Duquesne's
School of Education builds legacies by transforming lives and we have a proud tradition
of preparing educational leaders and conducting scholarship for schools in the Spiritan
Tradition of Caring. These things make us different and proud to be the Duquesne University
School of Education.
Our faculty come from all over the world and have earned their degrees from some of the best universities
in our country. Their research is cutting edge and has earned them national and international
recognition. They have published numerous books and peer-reviewed manuscripts, and
have received numerous grants and awards.
Our mission at Duquesne University is "Serving God by serving students who go on to serve others," and as an educator, educational leader, or educational advocate, you will be living the mission of the Spiritan founders daily.
IMPACTING AT ALL LEVELS
Undergraduate Programs
At Duquesne, become the teacher you were meant to be.
Master's & Doctoral Programs
Advance your career in the field and join an extensive network of scholars and professionals in the Pittsburgh region and beyond.
Certification Programs
Choose from 10 certification and licensure programs we offer to help you enhance and diversify your current skill set.
Great education, Great value
Understanding the adverse factors educators face in the current market, we are committed to providing students with a high-quality education at an affordable price. A Duquesne University education is an investment in your future. This investment will prepare you to reach the height of your career and provide a meaningful return on your investment.
Dual Certification
Earn Dual Certification in General and Special Education to meet the diverse educational needs of students in the prek-4, middle level or secondary education classroom.
Teach Abroad
Duquesne's School of Education is the only school in Pittsburgh to have a partnership with Indiana University’s Global Gateway for Teachers Program.
Curriculum Center
Transform the learning and developmental experiences of K-12 learners inside or outside of the classroom through the resources of the Curriculum Center – a collection of PreK-12 educational resources designed to support schools and programs on campus working with children.
Take the next steps to become the teacher you were meant to be! Visit us on campus,
complete your financial aid forms and enroll today! Our undergraduate teacher education programs and graduate programs provide a mission-oriented,
student-centered culture that will position you to lead inside and outside of the
classroom. These programs prepare you to become an educator in K-12 schools, nontraditional
schools or other educational settings as a classroom teacher, a special education
teacher, an education specialist or a faculty member. At the Duquesne University School of Education, our leadership programs are rooted
in the ideals of ethics, compassion and social justice. Our alumni hold leadership
roles at area school districts, local community organizations and also serve on various
associations and councils; and are employed as K-12 school principals, school or district
supervisors, educational administrators, faculty or instructional designers. Our mission is rooted in helping others and serving our communities. Meeting others'
needs and remaining committed to improving the overall quality of life of service
populations is part of our rich history. Through our human services programs, we prepare
our students to meet individuals where they are in their circumstances and help them
to develop, thrive and contribute to society. Our School of Education students receive
intense training in counseling, teaching, supervision, research and advocacy. Our
alumni are employed as school psychologists, school counselors, marriage and family
therapists, addiction counselors and faculty.
My work builds fundamental foundations for mutual understanding between people,
especially those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Admitted Students
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Become the Teacher You Were Meant to Be
Impact the Field with a Leadership Degree
Make a Difference in Human Services with a Degree in Counseling or Psychology
Faculty Focus
There are three academic departments within the School of Education and each of our
programs, both at the undergraduate and graduate level, are housed under one of these
unique departments. Our Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology (DCESP) prepares ethical
leaders, distinguished by their academic and professional expertise, who respect the
uniqueness and promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through
teaching, scholarship, and service. This department houses master's programs, doctoral
programs, and other certification/licensure programs including: Master's Programs Doctoral Programs Other Certification/Licensure Our Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership (DEFL) prides itself on living
the Duquesne University Mission of "serving God by serving students." This department
offers a range of classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The programs housed in this department include: Degree Programs Other Certification/Licensure When students join a program in our Department of Instruction and Leadership in Education
(DILE), their degree or credential(s) can take them anywhere. Collectively, our faculty
has extensive experience in local schools as well as national and international prominence
in the areas of research and teaching. Teaching Certification Master's Degree Other Certification Program Director | Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education Program Director | Associate Professor in Mathematics Education Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education Associate Dean for Teacher Education | Professor Director of the UCEA Center for Educational Leadership and Social Justice | Assistant Professor, School of Education Program Director | Associate Professor, School of Education Professor, School of Education Professor, School of Education Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education Dean | Noble J. Dick Endowed Chair in Community Outreach | Professor, School of Education Program Director | Assistant Professor, School of Education Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education Professor, School of Education Associate Professor Professor, School of Education Program Director | Associate Professor, School of Education Department Chair | Professor of Educational Statistics, School of Education Professor Program Director | Professor, School of Education Director of Teaching & Certification | Associate Professor, School of Education Associate Program Director | Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education Assistant Professor, School of Education Department Chair | Associate Professor, School of Education Program Director | Pierre Schouver Endowed Chair - School of Education | Professor Program Director | Professor, School of Education Associate Professor Program Director | Reading Clinic Director | Associate Professor Visiting Instructor, School of Education Director of Graduate Studies | Associate Professor, School of Education Department Chair | Associate Professor, School of Education Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Advancement | Professor Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Education Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education Clinical Associate Professor, School of Education
My favorite part of the School of Education at Duquesne was the mentor teachers
and students I was able to meet through my field placements. I also loved getting
to meet some of my best friends in my classes and going through all my schooling with
them!
There are many more careers out there that you can choose from. Some more lucrative,
some with more flexibility, some that may feel more honored but your choice allows
you to impact thousands of students. One lesson at a time! One conversation at a time!
One student at a time!
“The faculty in Duquesne University's M.S.Ed. Education Administration program
are committed to developing personal relationships with their students. No matter
how much time passes, they always provide the encouragement needed to get through
tough, professional times.”
Academic Departments
Our courses are integral not only to pedagogy of assessment, evaluation, statistical
methods, research design, principles of behavior, and educational leadership but also
to disciplines across K-12 general and special education classrooms, ABA-based agencies,
and higher education institutions.
In addition, our department houses a number of degree programs both at the master's
and doctoral levels which train exemplary scholars and practitioners dedicated to
fulfilling the School of Education's proud tradition of preparing social justice oriented
educational leaders who value inclusive excellence and equity in education and by
conducting scholarship for schools.
Our Department of Instruction and Leadership in education houses teaching certification
programs, graduate degrees, and other certification programs. These programs include:
Education Faculty
Tara Abbott
Rachel Ayieko
Nandini Bhowmick
Melissa Boston
Liliana Castrellón
Xia Chao
Laura Crothers
David Delmonico
Jessica Dirsmith
Gretchen Generett
Bridget Green
Valerie Gresser
Misook Heo
Ann Huang
Tammy Hughes
Matthew Joseph
Gibbs Kanyongo
Jered Kolbert
Joseph Kush
Karen Levitt
Kathryn Linich
Yihhsing Liu
Reva Mathieu-Sher
Elizabeth McCallum
Rick McCown
Kara McGoey
Christopher Meidl
Carla Meyer
Cliff Oliech
Amy Olson
Jason Ritter
Ara Schmitt
Michael Sickels
Madeleine Stevens
Julia Williams
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Duquesne - Pittsburgh Connection
Duquesne University School of Education students and faculty work with over 75 school districts in the Greater Pittsburgh Region through student teaching and other hands-on learning experiences.
School of Education's Dr. Christopher Meidl and his students assisted with the reopening of ABK Learning & Development Center. This opportunity aligned with Dr. Meidl's desire to work collaboratively within the Pittsburgh community as part of a socially just and culturally invested approach to the Leading Teacher Program at Duquesne, a main focus of the School of Education's mission. The reopening of the center was celebrated with a visit from Ben Carson, the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Students in the Equity Education Certificate program engage in equity-focused course curriculums and have the opportunity to learn alongside Pittsburgh community members as they complete community-engaged learning hours at various community organizations.
Explore the Equity Education Certificate Program
The Reading Clinic serves students and parents in Greater Pittsburgh and beyond through providing individualized, assessment-based reading intervention for children from ages 6-16. Experienced faculty, practicing reading specialists, and graduate students from our Reading Specialist program work to help young readers thrive.
Learn about the Reading Clinic's services.
It's Time for Bigger Goals
Earn your degree from one of our highly nationally-accredited programs. We are proud of our numerous undergraduate and graduate programs that have earned national accreditation from the following select accrediting bodies.
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American Psychological Association (APA)
Accreditation by the APA tells prospective students, other institutions of higher learning, and the public that our programs have met the standards that verify our ability to prepare graduates to provide outstanding, evidence-based clinical service to ensure the well-being of the public and promote best practices in education. Questions related to accreditation of the program should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association; 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002; Phone: (202) 336-5979
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
CACREP accreditation indicates that the program has a rigorous curriculum and provides comprehensive fieldwork supervision. Graduates of CACREP programs have greater portability for licensure and certification.
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
CAEP Accreditation is a select honor to nationally recognize program quality for educator preparation. This represents that our students are well equipped to meet the needs of K-12 students as well as their communities and schools. We are one of five institutions in Pennsylvania to receive this accreditation.
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