Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA*
For admission to this graduate program in Special Education meet the minimum GPA requirement
(3.0) for their previous coursework as established by the Pennsylvania Department
of Education (PDE), although some exceptions may apply.
*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.
International Applicants
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 who attended a university outside of the United States.
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.
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
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.
