Duquesne University School of Education Reading and Language Arts 600 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15282 US   Phone: 1-412-396-6088   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.Ed-Reading and Language Arts Certificate Certification-Reading and Language Arts On Campus   This 30-semester hour program is designed for teachers with initial certification and satisfies the requirements for a Master of Science in Education Degree in Reading and Language Arts. In addition, to required courses, students must pass praxis examinations for certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There is no internship or residency requirement for the degree. Course work includes six credits in Educational Foundations and Psychology, a minimum of 18 credits in Reading and Language Arts courses, and six credits of electives.     Accreditation Information: NCATE - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education PDE - Pennsylvania Department of Education Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools International Reading Association Standards  # Of Credits Required: 30  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's  Pre-Requisite Courses Designed for teachers with initial certification  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 Must have Level 1 Teaching Certification  Volunteer Experience N/A  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement N/A  Other Requirements Pennsylvania Certification requires Praxis Specialty Test    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