Child Psychology, M.S.Ed. 

• 3.0 GPA*
  *Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a four-point scale, in their undergraduate work. However, exceptions may be granted on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student's academic competency.
• Bachelor’s Degree
  All majors welcome to apply 

International Applicants

Transcript Credit Evaluation

If your transcript(s) is from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report.

The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts.

You may use the following services to request official foreign credential evaluations: World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

Visit International Admissions for additional information and requirements. 

TOEFL/IELTS

Duquesne University requires submission of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores for all non-native English-speaking applicants.

Score Requirements

The University requires the following minimum scores in each area to be considered for admission: TOEFL minimum of 80 (iBT - internet based) with no sub-score less than 17, or 550 on the paper-based test; IELTS minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.5 for Reading, 5.5 for Writing, 5.5 for Speaking, and 6.0 for Listening. Have these scores ready to insert into the online application.

Additionally, the English as a Second Language program conducts a review of each matriculated student upon arrival to determine individual needs for English instruction to support success in their chosen degree program.

• Graduate Application

• Official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts

  • A 3.0 GPA is required*

    *Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a four-point scale, in their undergraduate work. However, exceptions may be granted on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student's academic competency.

  • If your transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please see Transcript Credit Evaluation section above.

• CV/resume - Applicants should supply a one-page Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume, which is an academic and professional document to summarize their education, work experience, and relevant skills.

Application Process

• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended, sent directly from the institution. We are unable to accept transcripts sent directly from applicants
• Each application will be reviewed to determine if minimum GPA standards have been met. Admissions decisions are mailed to applicants.

• Fall Semester Admission: August 1
• Spring Semester Admission: December 2
• Summer Semester Admission: May 1

Our M.S.Ed. Child Psychology program offers an early start option for undergraduate students. During your undergraduate studies, you have the opportunity to take up to five courses in this master's-level program at the undergraduate tuition rate.

We welcome you to connect with us to learn more. We will guide you through the application process. 

You can reach out to your student success coach who will help to connect you to the right School of Education staff and program director to explore options and requirements specific to your academic and career goals.

Learn more about our early start programs. If you need more information or have questions, please call us at (412) 396-6093.