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At Duquesne University's School of Education, we prepare you to become best-in-class
educators, school psychologists, administrators, counselors, professors and so much
more. Our nationally accredited undergraduate, master's, doctoral degrees and licensure/certification
programs empower you to make a difference in the Pittsburgh region and throughout
the world.
You will earn a quality education built on Duquesne's solid reputation as a top-tier
university and learn from faculty who are a diverse group of teacher-scholars whose
research has gained national and international recognition, earning them numerous
grants and awards.
Explore your many teaching options including our access to 75+ school districts, cultural
immersion opportunities and pathways to our early start graduate education programs.
Find your path to become the Early, Middle, Secondary or Special Education teacher
you are meant to be.
Become the educator, school psychologist, counselor, administrator, professor or higher
education professional you are meant to be. Learn how to take the first steps in the
admissions process to pursue your dreams.
I can go through as many classroom management classes as I want; I can take extra
credits. I can be taught by the best professors in the world, but the only thing that
is really going to prepare me is going into the classroom.
I’m looking to go back to my first love, which was education. When I started
class, I thought it might interfere with my work and school board responsibilities....I
found that it’s enhanced everything.
Duquesne's School of Education prepared me for my first classroom by giving me
the skills I needed not only in teaching children but in helping them grow as individuals.
I felt very prepared for my first job because of the field experiences and professors
at Duquesne.
I am so excited to be back in the classroom & for all the learning ahead! My
favorite part of teaching is building relationships with students & this year, I moved
to a new school in the county, so I can’t wait to get to know all my new firsties
& coworkers.
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.
The School of Education has offered me countless opportunities to explore different
school contexts and cultures, in the Pittsburgh region and even as far as the Navajo
Reservation in New Mexico. Through these experiences, I have honed the skills I need
to be a teacher who can support all students in all spaces.
When I talk to a student who struggles in the classroom, I tell them that they
are capable of anything. Every single person learns differently, and that’s okay.
I selected Duquesne because I felt at home...The people I’ve met so far are so
kind and truly want you to succeed. Duquesne’s Education program and the Curriculum
Center really stood out to me! I want to become a teacher because I’ve always had
a passion for the classroom and believe children deserve a great education.
I am extremely proud to be a two-time Duquesne University School of Education
graduate. The experience I had as a student not only prepared me for a successful
career, but instilled deeply rooted values that have enhanced my...leadership over
the past 25 years.
Schedule a visit to our School of Education on select weekdays at 12 p.m. or 3 p.m.
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.
Take the next steps to become the teacher you are meant to be! Visit us on campus,
complete your financial aid forms and enroll today!
Our Curriculum Center
Transform the learning and developmental experiences of K-12 learners inside
or outside of the classroom through the resources in our Curriculum Center – a collection
of PreK-12 educational resources designed to support schools and programs on campus
working with children.
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.
Duquesne University Granted Premier Agency Status Through Public Safety Reaccreditation
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.
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.
Up to $10KEducators of Impact Scholarship
Apply for the Educators of Impact Scholarship which ranges from $5,000 to $10,000
per year.
Earn Dual Certification in General and Special Education to meet the diverse educational
needs of students in the prek-4, middle level or secondary education classroom.
Our 50% Tuition Scholarship is offered to full-time, first-year and transfer undergraduate
School of Education students who start their studies in 2024.
U.S. News & World Report ranked our online Master's in Education in the top 100 nationally
and #3 in PA for the 2024 Best Online Master's in Education Programs.
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 student teaching abroad
and other cultural immersion opportunities.
Earn your undergraduate teaching degree and a degree in your academic discipline (English,
Math, Social Studies/History, Physics).
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What Are Our Education Graduates Doing?
96% of our School of Education graduates reported that their career position was related
to their major. 74% are employed, 22% are continuing education and 4% are seeking
employment or continuing education. School of Education alumni make an impact in the
fields of K-12 education, higher education, healthcare and many other settings as
educators, teachers, counselors & school psychologists, administrators and more. This
information is from the most recent graduate-reported outcomes data for our School
of Education.
Our Commencement Awardees
The School of Education helped prepare me for the ever-changing world of education.
Having the perspective of a lifelong learner has given me the flexibility to adapt
to the various needs...I get excited to go to school everyday...and create memorable
classroom experiences.
Anne Beitler, Distinguished Alumni AwardFirst Grade Teacher, Hopewell Area School District | M.S.Ed. Reading & Language Arts
'15 | B.S.Ed. Early Childhood Education '14Explore Our Graduate Programs
With my degree, I hope to give back to my community by helping others through
mental health counseling...to be a source of support & advocacy for those who may
not have the tools or voice to speak up for themselves. Mental health is deeply personal,
yet...misunderstood or overlooked, my goal is to change that.
Natalie Pegg, Distinguished Graduate Student Awardee Clinical Mental Health Counselor, New Directions Mental Health | M.S. Clinical Mental
Health Counseling '25 | B.S. Biology '20 | B.A. Psychology '20 Discover our M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Duquesne's School of Education helped to prepare me to make an impact in education
by providing me with numerous, relevant field experiences. Duquesne's caring professors
fostered learning environments that accelerated my professional growth.
Zoe Brunick, an Early Childhood Education/PreK-4 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.
Prepare here—so you can impact anywhere.
At Duquesne University School of Education, we will prepare you to become the teacher
you were meant to be.
There’s something powerful about playing Division I football in the same city where you played as a teen.
As a Duquesne Dukes running back (and 2024 NEC Offensive Rookie of the Year), Shawn Solomon, E’27, can stand on Rooney Field and look across the Monongahela River to George K. Cupples Stadium on the South Side—the site of many Friday-night victories and high-fives with high school teammates. For Shawn, the view represents growth, ambition and years of hard work.
Recent Duquesne School of Education Graduate Receives Fulbright to Taiwan
Joy Chen, a May 2025 graduate, has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright award to Taiwan for the 2025 – 2026 academic year. For 11 months, Chen will teach English in a classroom setting alongside a cooperative teacher who speaks fluent Mandarin. She will plan and lead lessons, design curricula, co-host language camps and share American culture with students.
Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett, Dean of our School of Education, weighs in on the launch
of the $10M student teacher stipend program just unveiled and available to college
education students in the Pittsburgh region. School of Education Early Childhood Education
student Zoe Brunick shares her excitement.
First-Year Advisement Summer Transition (FAST) - School of Education
FAST offers you and your family essential insights and resources to prepare for your academic journey at Duquesne. There are two specific days for participation, and you only need to choose one that fits your schedule, making it a convenient and personalized experience. While this program is not a r
First-Year Advisement Summer Transition (FAST) - School of Education
FAST offers you and your family essential insights and resources to prepare for your academic journey at Duquesne. There are two specific days for participation, and you only need to choose one that fits your schedule, making it a convenient and personalized experience. While this program is not a r
Join us for a day of fun on campus! Meet current students, learn more about student clubs, resources and activities, and tour campus! You'll also have the opportunity to meet representatives from academic schools and programs, admissions, financial aid, excellence in diversity and student inclusion,
Duquesne University School of Education students and faculty work with over 75 school
districts (suburban, urban, rural, Catholic, private and charter schools) in the Greater
Pittsburgh Region through student teaching and other hands-on learning experiences.
School of Education's Dr. Christopher Meidl and his students assisted with the reopening of ABK Learning & Development Center.
This opportunity aligned with Dr. Meidl's desire to work collaboratively within the
Pittsburgh community as part of a socially just and culturally invested approach to
the Leading Teacher Program at Duquesne, a main focus of the School of Education's
mission. The reopening of the center was celebrated with a visit from Ben Carson,
the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Students in the Equity Education Certificate program engage in equity-focused course
curriculums and have the opportunity to learn alongside Pittsburgh community members
as they complete community-engaged learning hours at various community organizations.
Our Reading Clinic serves students and parents in Greater Pittsburgh and beyond through
providing individualized, assessment-based reading intervention for children from
ages 6-16. Experienced faculty, practicing reading specialists, and graduate students
from our Reading Specialist program work to help young readers thrive.
Earn your degree from one of our nationally-accredited programs. We are proud of our
numerous undergraduate and graduate programs that have earned national accreditation
from the following select accrediting bodies.
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APA Accreditation
Accreditation by the APA tells prospective students, other institutions of higher
learning, and the public that our programs have met the standards that verify our
ability to prepare graduates to provide outstanding, evidence-based clinical service
to ensure the well-being of the public and promote best practices in education. Questions
related to accreditation of the program should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association;
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002; Phone: (202) 336-5979
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
CACREP accreditation indicates that the program has a rigorous curriculum and provides
comprehensive fieldwork supervision. Graduates of CACREP programs have greater portability
for licensure and certification.
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
CAEP accreditation nationally recognizes program quality in educator preparation.
This signifies that our students are well equipped to meet the needs of PreK-12 students
as well as their communities and schools. We are proud to be one of the select institutions
in Pennsylvania to receive this accreditation.
