Middle Level Education, 4-8
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- English/Language Arts in Grades 7-8
- Mathematics in Grades 7-8
- Science in Grades 7-8
- Dual concentration with certification in Mathematics (Grades 7-8) and English/Language Arts in Grades 7-8
Program Information
Our Leading Teacher Program in Middle Grades Education (4-8) is designed to prepare you to be a leading teacher in upper elementary and middle-grade classrooms in Pennsylvania and in many states.
Program Type
Major
Degree
Bachelor's
School
Academic Department
Instruction and Leadership in Education
Duration
4-year
Required Credit Hours
128-137
Education Info Session
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.
Prepare to Make an Impact in Your Future Classroom
In her Middle Level and Dual Certification: Special Education & Middle Level program studies School of Education student Hetanshi Shah recognizes the impact of teachers as she reflects on her field experiences.
"Having an impact on the kids was incredible. Without teachers and these kids, you don’t have any other profession. You teach them to become doctors, lawyers, chemists or whatever else they want to become.”
-Hetanshi Shah
Hear more from Hetanshi.
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.
Dual Certification
Through our Dual Certification: Special Education with Content Area Certification you can become certified in both Middle Level and special education in Pennsylvania. Meet the diverse educational needs of middle school students in multiple school settings including students with disabilities, challenging behavior and social and emotional needs.
Student Teach Abroad
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.
Learning Together
As a student in our program, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable PreK- 12 classroom experience starting your first year. Through over 200 hours of fieldwork in diverse school settings, you will have the chance to observe and participate in PreK-12 classrooms in one of our 75+ partner schools before student teaching.
Curriculum Center
Transform the learning and developmental experiences of K-12 learners through the resources in our Curriculum Center – a collection of PreK-12 educational resources designed for our campus community that works with children.
The Middle School Classroom
- Prepare detailed lesson plans that outline the learning objectives, instructional activities and assessment methods for each class session.
- Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and engagement.
- Design and deliver interactive lectures, lead engaging classroom discussions and provide hands-on activities to facilitate student learning.
- Enforce classroom rules and disciplinary procedures when necessary.
- Assess student progress through assignments, tests and other forms of evaluation.
- Providing individualized support to students who may be struggling academically or emotionally.
5-Year Early Start Graduate Education Programs
Our graduate programs offer early start options for School of Education undergraduate
students, as well as all undergraduate students across the University. During your
junior or senior year, you have the opportunity to take up to five courses in a master's-level
program at the undergraduate tuition rate.
School of Education undergrad students can start graduate studies in:
- Child Psychology, M.S.Ed.
- Counseling - Clinical Mental Health, M.S.
- Counseling - Marriage, Couple & Family, M.S.
- Counseling - School, M.S.Ed.
- Education Administration, K-12
- School Supervision
- Reading and Literacy Education
- Special Education
Undergrad students across the University can start graduate studies in:
The School of Education offers early start options for students who have demonstrated
a strong academic background (GPA > 3.0) to begin graduate work during their undergraduate
time at Duquesne University.
Other undergraduate students across the University who are in good academic standing
(GPA >3.0) and are interested in pursuing or exploring an education degree and/or
a teaching certification can begin to take courses as juniors or seniors in our graduate
teacher education programs.
We welcome you to connect with us to learn more and we will walk you through the application process. To get started, call (412) 396-6093.
I want to teach Middle Level students because this is a crucial age for the development
of these students, and this age group needs dedicated teachers who not only are about
their academics but also can be advocates for their students.
Throughout my journey, I have grown to become a devoted and hard-working advocate
in my present and future classrooms where Duquesne has truly framed my mindset to
ultimately create a positive impact on all my students.
My favorite part of Duquesne’s School of Education was the people I met along
the way...I also feel privileged to have had so many phenomenal professors. Their
extensive experience and care for us as students made them inspiring role models.
Our Middle Level Education program is guided by Pennsylvania's state standards and
by standards of national professional organizations and is taught by highly experienced
faculty. It's recognized by the national Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP). The Middle Grades Education Program was re-affirmed in a major
review by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 2017.Student & Graduate Perspectives
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