Duquesne University School of Education Secondary Education 600 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15282 US   Phone: 1-412-396-5273   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.Ed./Certification-Secondary Education Certificate CertificationEnglish, English/Communications, Foreign Language (Spanish or Latin), Mathematics, Social Studies (History and Political Science) and Science. On Campus   The Secondary Education major prepares students to teach in the middle schools, junior high schools and senior high schools. It combines professional education with an academic major in English, English/Communications, Foreign Language (Spanish or Latin), Mathematics, Social Studies (History and Political Science) and Science.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required: 36  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's  Pre-Requisite Courses Must meet PDE subject area specialty standards (Minimum GPA of 3.0 in one or more academic disciplines) in chosen discipline, 3 credits English Literature, 3 credits English Composition and 6 credits Math.  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 For second certification area, completion of 18 credits only. Courses already taken as part of first certification do not have to be retaken, including Secondary School Field Experience. Overall QPA 3.0 or QPA of 3.0 for last 48 credits. If QPA 2.80, requires qualifying scores on Praxis PPST tests. Content Area to be chosen: English, Math, Science, Social Studies.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 751.00  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