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As a Duquesne student, you’ll find a supportive community of people who have similar values, and who want to help you succeed. We are here in the Office of Student and Academic Services to guide you on your journey as a Future Teacher and Educational Leader.
Your Student Success Coach will help you develop and maintain your academic schedule, find resources to support your academic, social and spiritual development and work with you to navigate a successful campus life.
We strive to assist you with various aspects of your academic career while providing you with a strong educational foundation and opportunities to connect and build a network of colleagues through our School of Education's organizations for you to join.
We are here to support you on your your journey as a Future Teacher and Educational
Leader, providing support and connecting you to academic and career resources. FAST First-Year Advisement Summer (FAST) occurs the summer before your start your first
year. This program welcomes you and your family to campus and offers essential insights
and resources to prepare for your academic journey at Duquesne. Student & Alumni Perspectives
Future Teacher Resources
At FAST you will meet your Academic Success Coach and we'll set you up to start your
college journey:
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University Support
Our Curriculum Center
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.
Preparing For Your Future Classroom
Early Start Programs - Graduate Education Degrees
Our graduate programs offer early start options for School of Education undergraduate
students, as well as all undergraduate students across the University. During your
junior or senior year, you have the opportunity to take up to five courses in a master's-level
program at the undergraduate tuition rate.
School of Education undergrad students can start graduate studies in:
- Education Administration, K-12, M.S.Ed.
- Child Psychology, M.S.Ed.
- Counseling - Clinical Mental Health, M.S.
- Counseling - Marriage, Couple & Family, M.S.
- Counseling - School, M.S.Ed.
- School Supervision, M.S.Ed.
- Reading and Literacy Education, M.S.Ed.
- Special Education, M.S.Ed.
Undergrad students across the University can start graduate studies in:
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 as juniors or seniors in our graduate
teacher education programs.
We welcome you to connect with us to learn more and we will walk you through the application process. To get started, call (412) 396-6093.
Campus Life
Duquesne University is here to support you and create an environment where you can
thrive and form memories and connections that last a lifetime. Explore the resources
we have to offer. The Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC) recently voted unanimously
to reaccredit the Duquesne University Department of Public Safety and grant it the
prestigious Premier Agency status, a designation reserved for only a select few law
enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth.Campus Resources
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Duquesne University Granted Premier Agency Status Through Public Safety Reaccreditation
Our School of Education offers multiple organizations for you to join. Joining these
organizations allows you to gain new experiences, develop a professional identity,
create research opportunities, and make new friends. By getting involved in one of
the School of Education organizations, you will not only develop marketable skills,
but will also enhance your college experience.Student Organizations
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