Secondary Education, 7-12
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Our Leading Teacher Program in Secondary Education (7-12) prepares you with in-depth knowledge of your subject area and provides you with the skills and strategies to teach and motivate your students in your classroom in Pennsylvania. We blend professional education with academic content in:
- English
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
Program Information
Our Leading Teacher Secondary Education (7-12) programs prepare you for grade 7-12 classrooms in Pennsylvania.
Program Type
Major
Degree
Bachelor's
School
Academic Department
Instruction and Leadership in Education
Duration
4-year
Required Credit Hours
124-147
Modality
In-Person
Education Info Session
Schedule a visit to our School of Education on select weekdays. 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.
Prepare for Your Future Classroom
Secondary Education student Mwango Kasuba shares his experience of the many inspirational teachers and student teachers at Baldwin High School who attended Duquesne when he was a student at Baldwin High School. Mwango particularly valued the impact of then-student teacher Olivia Stumpo, E’22, who currently serves as a graduate assistant for the Duquesne women’s basketball team. “Duquesne alumni were the standout teachers,” he said. “They connected to students on a personal level and had great leadership qualities.” Reflecting on his current field experience and future classroom Mwango shares, “As a future teacher, I always consider the different strategies they use that I can incorporate in how I teach,” he said. “That keeps me engaged.” Learn about Mwango's experiences in the classroom.
-Mwango Kasuba | B.S.Ed. Secondary Education & B.A. History student
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.
Dual Degree
Take your experience to the next level with a dual degree. This unique opportunity allows you to enhance your teaching practices and strategies while deepening your knowledge in your chosen academic discipline. By earning a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education in your concentration alongside a B.A. or B.S. degree in your academic discipline, you'll be well-prepared to excel in the field of secondary education.
Dual Certification
Through our Dual Certification: Special Education with Content Area Certification you can become certified in both Secondary Education and PreK-12 Special Education in Pennsylvania. Meet the diverse educational needs of secondary students in multiple school settings including students with disabilities, challenging behavior and social and emotional needs.
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 supplementary student teaching abroad. Other cultural immersion opportunities are available to you as a School of Education student.
Curriculum Center
Transform the learning and developmental experiences of K-12 learners through the resources in our Curriculum Center – a collection of PreK-12 educational resources designed for our campus community that works with children.
The Secondary Education Classroom
- Plan and deliver lesson.
- Adapt curriculum for student needs.
- Create a positive and community-engaged learning environment for students.
- Foster critical thinking, creativity and a love of learning in students.
- Incorporate technology and other teaching supports to enhance learning.
- Co-create classroom communities and establish norms.
- Assess student progress.
- Provide support and guidance to students with their academic and personal development.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents and administrators to support the overall educational goals of the school and community.
Every opportunity that was presented in field, in class & in student teaching
helped me see the bigger picture...how my impact as a teacher will far reach what
I'll be able to see in my classroom, stretching into the future for years after my
students leave...This gravity of being a teacher has helped me find meaning...& know
that I'm on the right path.
I've been encouraged to facilitate instruction in new ways that allowed me to
develop the confidence to create a classroom that is both welcoming & inclusive...confident
in my ability to foster a classroom where students are excited ...and am able to help
students grow one step closer to achieving their dreams
Duquesne's School of Education has effectively allowed me to make meaningful
relationships with my students and impact them in positive ways. Without the School
of Education, I would have never met some of the amazing students I have.
My degree in the School of Education has provided me with the skills & strategies
needed to positively impact the many students I will work with in the future. I have
learned how to make a lasting impact not only in the classroom, but wherever my students
will choose to go in life.
Zoe Brunick, a an aspiring teacher and School of Education 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. At Duquesne University School of Education, we will prepare you to become the teacher
you are meant to be. Liam, Age 18Hear from Our Alum
What Would Life Be Like Without Teachers?
Prepare here—so you can impact anywhere.
"I would say...chaos...It would be a lot harder to learn without them, hard to manage
life."
Learning Outcomes - B.S.Ed. Secondary Education
Early Start Programs - Graduate Education Degrees
Our graduate programs offer early start options for current School of Education students
and undergraduate students across the University. Contact your student success coach
to explore your options.
Our Early Start Programs
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), M.S.
- Child Psychology, M.S.Ed.
- Counseling - Clinical Mental Health, M.S.
- Counseling - Marriage, Couple & Family, M.S.
- Counseling - School, M.S.Ed.
- Early Childhood Education, PreK-4, MAT
- Education Administration, K-12, M.S.Ed.
- Educational Leadership, M.S.
- Reading and Literacy Education, M.S.Ed.
- Secondary Education (Mathematics, English, Social Studies or Science), 7-12, MAT
- Special Education, M.S.Ed.
- School Supervision, M.S.Ed.
The School of Education offers early start options for students who have demonstrated
a strong academic background (GPA > 3.0) to begin graduate work during their undergraduate
time at Duquesne University.
Other undergraduate students across the University who are in good academic standing
(GPA >3.0) and are interested in pursuing or exploring an education degree and/or
a teaching certification can begin to take courses in our graduate education programs.
Contact your student success coach to explore your options and receive guidance on
your course of study.
We welcome you to connect with us to learn more. We will guide you through the application process.
If you are a Duquesne student inside or outside of the School of Education, 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.
If you need more information or have questions, please call us at (412) 396-6093.
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Admitted Students
Take the next step to become the teacher you are meant to be! Visit us on campus, complete your financial aid forms and enroll today.
Admitted Students
Take the next step to become the teacher you are meant to be! Visit us on campus, complete your financial aid forms and enroll today.
