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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.
Our School of Education alum are making an impact inside and outside of the classroom.
Early Childhood Education alum and Special Education graduate student Caterina Veneziano
shares how our School of Education prepared her for the classroom. Hear from our education community of alumni and students.
Considering the Teaching Profession?
Explore your many teaching options including our access to 75+ school districts, cultural
immersion opportunities and pathways to our early start graduate education programs.
Find your path to become the Early, Middle, Secondary or Special Education teacher
you are meant to be.
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.
Schedule a visit to our School of Education on select weekdays at 12 p.m. or 3 p.m.
During your visit, you'll learn more about our undergraduate leading teacher program
and explore our Curriculum Center. To schedule a virtual appointment, please contact
Michelle Gapsky at (412) 396-5193 or at gapskym@duq.edu.
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.
Our Curriculum Center has endless resources for you to incorporate into your lesson
plans and classrooms during field experiences, such as chapter books, picture books,
big books, manipulatives, puppets and more! Additionally, the Curriculum Center provides
resources to keep your classroom creatively informed during holidays and even for
current events.
Located on Campus in Gumberg Library, these resources are available to the entire
campus community, as well as to alumni.
96% of our School of Education 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. 80% 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.
Up to $10KEducators of Impact Scholarship
Apply for the Educators of Impact Scholarship which ranges from $5,000 to $10,000
per year. Deadline to apply: January 15, 2025.
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.
Our 50% Tuition Scholarship is offered to full-time, first-year and transfer undergraduate
School of Education students who start their studies in 2024.
U.S. News & World Report ranked our online Master's in Education in the top 100 nationally
and #3 in PA for the 2024 Best Online Master's in Education Programs.
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.
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 are meant to be! Visit us on campus,
complete your financial aid forms and enroll today!
What Would Life Be like Without Teachers?
Zoe Brunick, an Early Childhood Education/PreK-4 student, asks elementary through
high school students to imagine a life without teachers. The students also tell her
about their favorite teachers, qualities that make a good teacher, their advice for
teachers and more.
Mwango Kasuba is inspired by enduring connections. Whether he’s enhancing campus culture through his position with Student Government Association, sharing the School of Education’s mission with incoming students as an ambassador, or studying historical events alongside peers, he knows what he wants to achieve and remains committed to building better communities through education.
Cakes, Culture and a Running Start on a Teaching Career
Hetanshi Shah has wanted to be a teacher since preschool.
The York, Pa., native recalls playing school with friends over the years, realigning her career plans as time went on to coincide with her current grade.
“In kindergarten, I wanted to be a kindergarten teacher. I changed my preferred grade level every year until I hit fifth grade,” she said. “I’ve stuck with fifth grade ever since.”
Principal and Lifelong Learner Pursues a Path with Purpose
Matt Heckmann, E’13, GE’16, is known for his love of golf, decaf coffee and Duquesne University.
Working toward his third degree on the Bluff, a doctorate in educational leadership, this newly minted principal spends his days inspiring faculty, staff and students at Hosack Elementary in McCandless, Pa.
Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett, Dean of our School of Education, weighs in on the launch
of the $10M student teacher stipend program just unveiled and available to college
education students in the Pittsburgh region. School of Education Early Childhood Education
student Zoe Brunick shares her excitement.
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.