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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.

DISCOVER YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS IN EDUCATION

Considering possible majors? Finding a way to combine interests? That’s good! Many students begin college before they decide on a major, and many students change their major at some point in their academic journey. Our Discover students have the opportunity to see how our majors operate together in a corporate setting, before they choose their major.

IMPACTING AT ALL LEVELS

Become the educator, school psychologist, counselor, administrator, professor, or higher education professional you are meant to be. Learn how to take the first steps in the admissions process to pursue your dreams.

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Undergraduate Programs

At Duquesne, become the teacher you were meant to be.

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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.

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Certification Programs

Choose from 10 certification and licensure programs we offer to help you enhance and diversify your current skill set.

Certification Programs

Visit our School of Education

Attend our School of Education Representative Meeting to learn about our teaching degree program and explore our Curriculum Center. You can also observe our collaborative learning environment first-hand by visiting our “Fundamentals of Classroom Assessment” course taught by Dr. Amy Olson.


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What are our Graduates Doing?

96% of our graduates reported that their career position was related to their major. They are making an impact in the fields of K-12 education, higher education, healthcare and many other settings as educators, teachers, counselors & school psychologists, administrators, and more. 82% of our graduates who reported they will be attending graduate school, indicated that they will attend Duquesne University. This information is from the most recent graduate-reported outcomes data for our School of Education.

Great Education, Great Value

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.

50%Towards Tuition

Our 50% Tuition Scholarship is offered to full-time, first-year and transfer undergraduate School of Education students who start their studies in 2023.

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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.

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Student Teach Abroad

We are the only school in Pittsburgh to have a partnership with Indiana University’s Global Gateway for Teachers Program, in which we offer various student teaching abroad and other cultural immersion opportunities.

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Our Curriculum Center

Transform the learning and developmental experiences of K-12 learners inside or outside of the classroom through the resources in our Curriculum Center – a collection of PreK-12 educational resources designed to support schools and programs on campus working with children.

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Dual Degree

Earn your undergraduate teaching degree and a degree in your academic discipline (English, Math, Social Studies/History, Physics).

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Admitted Students

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!

Education Faculty

Tara Abbott

Tara Abbott

Program Director | Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education

Rachel Ayieko

Rachel Ayieko

Interim Director for Teacher Certification Programs | Program Director | Associate Professor in Mathematics Education

Melissa Boston

Melissa Boston

Professor

Xia Chao

Xia Chao

Associate Professor, School of Education

Laura Metz  Crothers, D.Ed., NCSP

Laura Metz Crothers, D.Ed., NCSP

Program Director of School and Child Psychology | Professor of School Psychology

David Delmonico

David Delmonico

Professor, School of Education

Gretchen Generett

Gretchen Generett

Dean | Noble J. Dick Endowed Chair in Community Outreach | Professor, School of Education

Sergio Gonzalez

Sergio Gonzalez

Assistant Professor of Higher Education

Bridget Green

Bridget Green

Program Director | Assistant Professor, School of Education

Valerie Gresser

Valerie Gresser

Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education

Christopher L. Harris

Christopher L. Harris

Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education

Misook Heo

Misook Heo

Professor, School of Education

Ann Huang

Ann Huang

Associate Professor

Tammy Hughes

Tammy Hughes

Professor, School of Education

Matthew Joseph

Matthew Joseph

Program Director | Associate Professor, School of Education

Gibbs Kanyongo

Gibbs Kanyongo

Department Chair | Professor of Educational Statistics, School of Education

Jered Kolbert

Jered Kolbert

Professor

Joseph Kush

Joseph Kush

Program Director | Professor, School of Education

Karen Levitt

Karen Levitt

Associate Dean for Teacher Education | Associate Professor, School of Education

Kathryn Linich

Kathryn Linich

Associate Program Director | Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education

Yihhsing Liu

Yihhsing Liu

Clinical Associate Professor

Reva Mathieu-Sher

Reva Mathieu-Sher

Assistant Professor, School of Education

Elizabeth McCallum

Elizabeth McCallum

Department Chair | Professor, School of Education

Rick McCown

Rick McCown

Pierre Schouver Endowed Chair - School of Education | Professor

Kara McGoey

Kara McGoey

Professor, School of Education

Christopher Meidl

Christopher Meidl

Associate Professor

Carla Meyer

Carla Meyer

Program Director | Reading Clinic Director | Associate Professor

Cliff Oliech

Cliff Oliech

Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education

Amy Olson

Amy Olson

Director of Graduate Studies | Associate Professor, School of Education

Jason Ritter

Jason Ritter

Department Chair | Professor, School of Education

Ara Schmitt

Ara Schmitt

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Advancement | Professor

Fran Serenka

Fran Serenka

Program Director | Associate Professor, School of Education

Michael Sickels

Michael Sickels

Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education

Madeleine Stevens

Madeleine Stevens

Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Education

Julia Williams

Julia Williams

Clinical Associate Professor, School of Education

Duquesne - Pittsburgh Connection

Duquesne University School of Education students and faculty work with over 75 school districts (suburban, urban, rural, Catholic, private and charter schools) in the Greater Pittsburgh Region through student teaching and other hands-on learning experiences.

Learn more about Student Teaching opportunities at Duquesne.

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.

Listen to Dr. Meidl's WESA radio interview about how public-private partnerships could address gaps in childcare for struggling families.

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.

Our 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 our 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)

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

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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.

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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.

Accreditation Complaints:  APA | CAEP

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