Duquesne University School of Education Special Education 600 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15282 US   Phone: 1-412-396-6097   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.Ed.-Special Education: Cognitive, Behavior, Physical/Health Disabilities; M.S.Ed.-Special Education: Community/Mental Health Special Education On Campus   The Special Education Program, offering the PA state certification titled Cognitive, Behavioral, Physical and Health Disabilities (CBP/HD) received an accreditation, i.e., National Recognition from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). CEC is the Specialized Professional Association (SPA) recognized by NCATE to review special education degree programs and certificates. The Special Education Program at Duquesne University offers two types of graduate programs: The Special Education certification program, Cognitive, Behavior, Physical/Health Disabilities (CBP/HD); and the Community Mental Health/Special Education Support Program (CMH/SES).     Accreditation Information: NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Educaiton CEC (Council for Exceptional Children  # Of Credits Required: 36  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's  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: Yes   Work Experience NA  Volunteer Experience NA  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement NA  Other Requirements An overall 3.0 or a 3.0 QPA for last 48 credits or overal 2.80 with passing scores on the Praxis PPST 1 tests    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