Our M.S.Ed. in Child Psychology graduate program will prepare you to pursue a rewarding
career as an educational advocate for children. This 30-credit program includes curriculum to enhance paraprofessional mental health services provided to children in community
and school settings. While our Child Psychology master's degree does not lead to the
professional practice of school psychology, other options to advance your career are
available to you through this program.
"The rigorous curriculum challenges me to expand my thinking beyond the classroom
and envision real-world settings in which I will be able to pursue my passion of helping
children to flourish."
Sally Shriver, M.S.Ed. Child Psychology Student
Program Information
Our M.S.Ed. in Child Psychology program will prepare you to pursue a rewarding career
as an educational advocate for children and can be a pathway to eligibility for Autism
Endorsement, the Behavior Specialist Licensure, or application to doctoral studies
in our School Psychology programs.
Develop and implement functional behavior intervention plans for identified students
Establish intervention plans for the purpose of providing safe and effective environments
for individuals with challenging behaviors Become an expert in coordinating child
abuse and neglect cases while complying with mandated reporting requirements
Become a leader in the protocols of the Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for
students with disabilities
You can complete our M.S.Ed. program in two years and then prepare for advancement
in your career or continue your studies by applying to our Ph.D. School Psychology
or Psy.D. School Psychology program for further advancement in the field.
BCBAOptions
Depending on your educational background, you can specialize as a student in this
program and work toward Autism Endorsement or meet the Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist
License criteria and can take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Verified
Course Sequence.
PhD & PsyDDegrees
Also, as a graduate of our 30-credit Master's of Science in Education in Child Psychology
program, you have the option to apply for our School of Education's Psy.D. School
Psychology and Ph.D. School Psychology programs.
3.0 GPA* *Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a
four-point scale, in their undergraduate work. However, exceptions may be granted
on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student's
academic competency.
Bachelor’s Degree All majors welcome to apply
International Applicants
Transcript Credit Evaluation
If your transcript(s) is from an institution located outside of the United States,
you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course
report.
The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization
you order through and will qualify as official transcripts.
Duquesne University requires submission of the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores for all non-native
English-speaking applicants.
Score Requirements
The University requires the following minimum scores in each area to be considered
for admission: TOEFL minimum of 80 (iBT - internet based) with no sub-score less than
17, or 550 on the paper-based test; IELTS minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-score below
6.5 for Reading, 5.5 for Writing, 5.5 for Speaking, and 6.0 for Listening. Have these
scores ready to insert into the online application.
Additionally, the English as a Second Language program conducts a review of each matriculated
student upon arrival to determine individual needs for English instruction to support
success in their chosen degree program.
Official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts
A 3.0 GPA is required*
*Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a
four-point scale, in their undergraduate work. However, exceptions may be granted
on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student's
academic competency.
If your transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States,
you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course
report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the
organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please see
Transcript Credit Evaluation section above.
Application Process
Submit official transcripts and all admissions materials through:
Mail to: Duquesne University Office of Graduate Admissions 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Each application will be reviewed to determine if minimum GPA standards have been
met. Admissions decisions are mailed to applicants.
Fall Semester Admission: August 1
Spring Semester Admission: December 1
Summer Semester Admission: May 1
Early Start Program - Child Psychology, M.S.Ed.
Our M.S.Ed. Child Psychology program offers an early start option for School of Education
undergraduate students. During your junior or senior year, you have the opportunity
to take up to five courses in this master's-level program at the undergraduate tuition
rate.
Connect with us to learn more and we will walk you through the application process. To get started, call (412) 396-6093.
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