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.
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
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'sPsy.D. School Psychology and Ph.D. School Psychology programs.
The first 30 credits of our doctoral programs consist of the M.S.Ed. Child Psychology
curriculum. Depending on eligibility, applicants who are accepted into one of these
doctoral programs, who have completed the M.S.Ed. Child Psychology program at Duquesne,
and who are within the Statute of Limitations, may be able to have the 30 credits
from their M.S.Ed. Child Psychology program transferred to their doctoral degree.
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.
GCNE 549 Multicultural Issues and Strategies in Counseling
3
Fall
GPSY 694 Topics in Abnormal Child Behavior
3
Spring
GSPE 653 Autism Spectrum Disorders 3
3
Spring
GPSY 515 Classroom Discipline and Behavior Management
3
Summer
GPSY 662 Learning Disabilities
3
Summer
Elective
3
Dependent upon course choice
*Either GREV 510 or GREV 500 may be taken.
Application Process
Bachelor's degree with a 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.
International Applicants
TOEFL/IELTS
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.
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.
When your transcripts are ready (all applicants), and if you are an international
student your TOEFL/IELTS/Transcript Credit Evaluation are ready - then, must complete
Duquesne University's Online Application
Each application will then be reviewed to determine if minimum GPA standards have
been met. Admissions decisions are mailed to applicants
Duquesne University School of Education Office of Graduate Admissions 214A Canevin Hall 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Early Start Program - Child Psychology, M.S.Ed.
Undergraduate students across the University can start graduate studies in the M.S.Ed.
Child Psychology program. 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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