Prepared for Anything
In the Duquesne University School of Education, we’ll make sure you gain the professional confidence, impressive teaching experience and powerful networks you need to get a running start on a meaningful teaching career.
Our Office of Student Teaching and Field Placement (OSTFP) facilitates field experiences, internships, practicums and student teaching experiences for various programs in our School of Education. We work with over 75 school districts in the Greater Pittsburgh Region including public, private, charter and Catholic schools, to coordinate field placements that allow you to integrate teaching fundamentals and advanced pedagogies you learn in your coursework into practical application in K-12 classrooms.
The mission of our OSTFP mirrors the overall mission of Duquesne University in that we strive to prepare you to become an innovative, inclusive and well-rounded leader in society by providing you with a diverse range of field experiences. The excitement students express over their field experiences is shared by us, as we are passionate about helping you grow professionally, academically and personally through your field experiences.
Education Connections
What I loved most about Duquesne's School of Education was being able to go out
in the field starting freshman year and being able to apply the content we were learning
in the classroom. I met so many great teachers and students during my field placements
and during student teaching. Duquesne's School of Education granted me the privilege
of feeling prepared to have my own classroom.
The School of Education has given me so many different field experiences since
my first year. I've been in kindergarten, first grade, in a public school, a Catholic
school and more. I also had access to amazing professors, resources like the Curriculum
Center and various opportunities to be involved with the education community.
We work to maintain a culture of accessibility with students, and encourage all students
to contact us at any time during their academic journeys.Experiences from the Field
Contact the OSTFP Office
Mrs. Cindy Laspina
Mrs. Lisa George
Mr. Rudley Mrvos