Duquesne University School of Education Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program for Educational Leaders (IDPEL) 600 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15282 US   Phone: 1-412-396-4038   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Doctor (Ed.D.) of Educational Leadership Certificate Pennsylvania Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility Online   The Mission of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program for Educational Leaders (IDPEL) is to develop educators who have the vision, the commitment to research and achievement, and the skills to move the American educational system to prominence in tomorrowÆs world. This will be accomplished through an innovative partnership program linking competence and the learner, university faculty, practicing educational administrators, and community leaders.     Accreditation Information: NCATE - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education PDE - Pennsylvania Department of Education Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools UCEA - University Council for Educational Administration ELCC - Educ Leadership Constituent  # Of Credits Required: 60  Time To Degree: 4 years    Previous Degrees MSEd  Pre-Requisite Courses 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: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Must have 5 years experience in a school setting to receive Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility  Volunteer Experience N/A  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement N/A  Other Requirements Letter of application, resume or curriculum vita, 2 personal essays, a letter of endorsement from employer    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