Secondary Education, 7-12
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Our Leading Teacher Program in Secondary Education (7-12) prepares you with in-depth knowledge of your subject area and provides you with the skills and strategies to captivate and motivate your students in your classroom in Pennsylvania or in many other states. We blend professional education with academic content in:
- English
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
Program Information
Our Leading Teacher Secondary Education (7-12) programs prepare you for grade 7-12 classrooms in Pennsylvania and many other states.
Program Type
Major
Degree
Bachelor's
School
Academic Department
Instruction and Leadership in Education
Duration
4-year
Required Credit Hours
126
Prepare for Your Future Classroom
Secondary Education student Mwango Kasuba shares his experience of the many inspirational teachers and student teachers at Baldwin High School who attended Duquesne when he was a student at Baldwin High School. Mwango particularly valued the impact of then-student teacher Olivia Stumpo, E’22, who currently serves as a graduate assistant for the Duquesne women’s basketball team. “Duquesne alumni were the standout teachers,” he said. “They connected to students on a personal level and had great leadership qualities.” Reflecting on his current field experience and future classroom Mwango shares, “As a future teacher, I always consider the different strategies they use that I can incorporate in how I teach,” he said. “That keeps me engaged.” Learn about Mwango's experiences in the classroom.
-Mwango Kasuba | B.S.Ed. Secondary Education & B.A. History student
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.
The High School Classroom
- Plan and deliver lessons following the curriculum.
- Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for students.
- Foster critical thinking, creativity, and a love of learning in students.
- Incorporate technology and other teaching aids to enhance learning.
- Manage classroom behavior and maintain discipline.
- Assess student progress through assignments, tests, and projects.
- Provide support and guidance to students with their academic and personal development.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administrators to support the overall educational goals of the school.
Zoe Brunick, a an aspiring teacher and School of Education 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.Hear from Our Alum
What Would Life Be Like Without Teachers?
Learning Outcomes - B.S.Ed. Secondary Education
5-Year Early Start Education Graduate 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.
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Take the next step to become the teacher you are meant to be! Visit us on campus, complete your financial aid forms and enroll today.

Admitted Students
Take the next step to become the teacher you are meant to be! Visit us on campus, complete your financial aid forms and enroll today.