Duquesne University School of Education Early Childhood Education (M.S.E.) 600 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15282 US   Phone: 1-412-396-6098   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.Ed-Early Childhood Education Certificate Certification-Early Childhood Education On Campus   The Leading Teacher Program (LTP) in Early Childhood and Early Childhood/Elementary Education is designed to prepare leading teachers for early childhood and elementary school classrooms and program settings. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to develop professional and personal competence by participating in experiences that are both theoretical and applied in local, national, and international settings. All candidates will complete a set of core experiences in teaching methodology and will participate in guided fieldwork. Candidates have options to distinguish themselves through independent research and/or international study and teaching opportunities.     Accreditation Information: NCATE - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education PDE - Pennsylvania Department of Education Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children  # Of Credits Required: 49  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Baccalaureate degree  Pre-Requisite Courses 6 credits of Math or SAT II Math Level 1C (560 minimum) 3 credits English Composition or SAT II Writing (600 Minimum 3 credits English Literature or SAT II Writing (600 Minimum)  International Student Requirements Same academic requirements as U.S. students. In addition, TOEFL test (Paper based 550 minimum and internet based 80 minimum) must be taken and possibly the Duquesne University English Placement Tests and successful completion of any required English language course work. Letters of recommendation submitted by persons in authority at former university. Financial documentation showing ability to pay for education and living expenses. Student to maintain full time status. Must have major medical coverage.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience N/A  Volunteer Experience N/A  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement N/A  Other Requirements Early Childhood only is 49 credits, Dual Degree Early Childhood/Elementary is 55 total credits. QPA minimum is 3.0 for last 48 credits or a minimum of 2.80 overall and passing Praxis PPST I tests    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 897.00  Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1793  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1284  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $732  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $13176  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic