Our M.S.Ed. in Education Administration, K-12 program will prepare you to become an
educational leader who exhibits the knowledge, skills, dispositions and ethics that
promote equity and excellence for all students in a culturally diverse, technologically
complex and global community.
Many of our alumni become school principals or administrations or hold educational
leadership roles in school districts or local community organizations.
Our coursework is designed for participants to develop cognitive and affective skills
in administration, leadership, management, supervision, instruction and curriculum
in the following knowledge areas:
Future-focused Strategic Planning and Visioning
Culturally Responsive Leadership in Service to and Collaboration with the School Community
Creative Personalized Instructional Practices
Direct and Collaborative Supervisory Strategies
Policy, Law and Advocacy Knowledge
Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Planning
Sustained and Supported Internships
You can achieve your degree and comprehensive Pennsylvania principal certificate in
30 credits. This program will offer you the flexibility of on-campus, online or hybrid
instruction.
Frank Cortazzo decided to return to school for graduate study in Education Administration.
With a keen sense of what he wants to achieve and the impact he can make, he plans
to become an advocate for education and to enhance his role as a longstanding school
board member. Read Frank’s story and others.
Our M.S.Ed. in Education Administration, K-12 program will prepare you to become an
educational leader who exhibits the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and ethics that
promote equity and excellence for all students for a culturally diverse, technologically
complex, and global community.
Our program offers you flexible study with online and in-person options so you can
balance priorities in your life as you pursue your academic goals and career advancement.
Graduates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or seminary
and a teaching certificate will be considered for admission.
Admission decisions are based primarily on the applicant's previous academic record
as shown by official transcripts.
*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. MAT scores may be required if GPA is below 3.0.
International Applicants
TOEFL/IELTS
Duquesne University requires submission of the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo English
Test (DET) scores for all non-native English-speaking applicants who attended a university
outside of the United States..
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.
Official transcripts from accredited college, university or seminary
International applicants, please see the Transcript Credential Evaluation section
in the Admission Requirements section above
Resume that documents competence and effectiveness in professional work
One Letter of Recommendation prior to acceptance
Name and email address of recommender is needed
Recommender will receive an email prompting them to upload their recommendation for
the applicant
Recommendation must be from individual who can speak about the applicant's academic/professional
abilities (i.e. administrator/supervisor recommendation)
Note: Family, friends and professional colleagues are not acceptable references
Mail to: Duquesne University Office of Graduate Admissions 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Admission Procedure
After the application for admission and transcripts have been favorably reviewed by
faculty, the Graduate Office will send you an official notification of admission to
graduate study.
Early Start Program - Education Administration, K-12, M.S.Ed.
Our M.S.Ed. Education Administration, K-12 program offers an early start option for
School of Education undergraduate students. During your junior or senior year, you
have the opportunity to take up to five courses in this master's-level program at
the undergraduate tuition rate.
Connect with us to learn more and we will walk you through the application process. To get started, call (412) 396-6093.
Student & Alumni Perspectives
I’m looking to go back to my first love, which was education. When I started
class, I thought it might interfere with my work and school board responsibilities....I
found that it’s enhanced everything.
The Education Administration program has helped me to identify my role as a leader
& cultivator of change to best serve as an advocate to the community in which I serve.
It is not just about the what we are doing for each & every learner, but also how
we are working together to support our families, community, partnerships & stakeholders.
They taught me how to approach school and approach each student on a daily basis…my
mentorship helped me extensively...Duquesne has a great program with faculty who are
interested in you succeeding.
Aaron FelderM.S.Ed. Education Administration '16Hear from Aaron
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Our Program Director
Dr. Fran Serenka is a leading practitioner-scholar in the areas of education leadership,
administration, and supervision. She directs the Educational Administration and Supervision
Programs preparing principals, supervisors, and superintendents for their work in
schools. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center offering
professional development for educational leaders in the areas of customized learning,
innovation, and collaboration helping organizations implement the most effective leadership
practices.
CAEP Accreditation
CAEP accreditation nationally recognizes program quality in educator preparation.
This signifies that our students are well equipped to meet the needs of PreK-12 students
as well as their communities and schools. We are proud to be one of the select institutions
in Pennsylvania to receive this accreditation.
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