About the Pathway Program

The Pathway Program grants you time to work on your English language, writing and speaking skills to help you gain full admission to an academic graduate program. As a student in the Pathway Program, you will take English language classes that will prepare you for graduate-level coursework as well as other tests such as the GRE or GMAT needed for full admission into your chosen graduate program. You will also take academic classes that will start you on your academic career path.

Pathway Program Options

What can I expect to learn in the Pathway Program?

You will work on academic coursework and take necessary tests for full admission into the program. You will need to obtain acceptable course grades and meet the required test scores in order to gain full admission into your chosen graduate program. Duquesne's Pathway Program consists of two components:

  • English language instruction, as preparation for graduate coursework
  • At least six (6) credits of academic coursework that will be applied to your Duquesne graduate degree program

How to apply

Explore the various Pathway Programs that we offer at Duquesne and learn about English language testing requirements.

Once you apply to a Pathway Program, academic counselors in our graduate programs will determine which option is best suited for you.

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More about Pathway Program features

You'll earn academic credit toward your chosen Duquesne graduate program while enrolled in the Pathway Program.

The Pathway Program allows you to take high-quality English as a Second Language (ESL) coursework designed for graduate students as you complete coursework toward your degree. You can focus on improving your English skills, prepare to succeed on your tests for full admission, and start your graduate degree program coursework at Duquesne, a highly ranked research university in the United States.

Yes. We ask that you obtain a certain score on the TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, Michigan English Test or Pearson English Test in order to provide you with the correct amount of ESL instruction prior to full admission to your graduate program. Each program's requirements presented in the linked page.

Find more information about English language tests:

You will be admitted into your program of study when:
  • you successfully completes the English language coursework and academic coursework in the Pathway Program with a grade of B- or better.
  • you attain a GRE or GMAT score acceptable for entrance into the academic program of choice (if required by the particular program).

NOTE:  Students who meet the requirements above are not required to take an additional English language test for full admission to their graduate program at the conclusion of the Pathway Program.

Yes. You will be offered acceptance letters and immigration documents specifically to attend the Pathway Program. Once you complete the program and submit acceptable test scores (such as GRE or GMAT), you will be offered full admission to Duquesne and have the chance to complete your degree here.

As a Pathway Program student, you'll receive great support from Duquesne's Center for Global Engagement, ESL instructors and staff, and faculty in your chosen area of study.

Yes. If you have an IELTS score of 6.0 or 6.5, we will consider you for the Pathway Program, depending on your subscores for the IELTS.

The following coursework is included in the Pathway Program Depending on your needs for English language you may be placed in coursework at the ESL Advanced B level, or the CAP courses below.

Academic Preparation I
  • Academic Grammar and Vocabulary in Context
  • Academic Listening in Context
  • Academic Reading in Context
  • Academic Speaking in Context
  • Academic Writing in Context
Academic Preparation 2G
  • Graduate Research Paper
  • Graduate Academic Discourse
  • Professional Presentation and Oral Communication