Duquesne University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.Ed./Certification-Secondary Education

Program Description:

The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the International Reading Association (IRA) have collaborated in the creation of standards for the English language arts to “ensure that all students are offered the opportunities, the encouragement, and the vision to develop the language skills they need to pursue life’s goals, including personal enrichment and participation as informed members of our society” (1996). As a teacher candidate in the Graduate Leading Teacher Program in Secondary English, you will be provided with opportunities to explore issues regarding the theory and practice of teaching English at the secondary level and to engage in teaching adolescents the skills of writing, reading, responding to literature, listening, speaking, and exploring new media while considering student and community contexts. Through a strongly oriented social justice framework, the focus of the program will be to facilitate candidates as more knowledgeable, insightful, creative and compassionate teachers upon entry into the secondary English classroom.

The Leading Teacher Program- Secondary Education is designed to prepare the nation’s secondary school teachers. The program’s coursework includes professional education in areas of concentration that includes English, K-12 Latin, Social Studies, Mathematics, and the Sciences.

The curriculum meets Pennsylvania standards as well as the standards of national professional organizations. All coursework, projects and fieldwork in the program reflect the School of Education’s conceptual framework themes of technology, diversity and leadership.

Accreditation:

NCATE - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education PDE - Pennsylvania Department of Education Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

Along with the Online Application, the following are necessary requirements: Transcripts from undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Undergraduate degree must fulfill one of the criteria below: A minimum overall 3.00 GPA (grade point average) A minimum 3.00 GPA on the most recent 48 credits A minimum overall 2.80 GPA with passing scores on the Praxis I PPST exams

# of Credits Required:

min. 36

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.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

1010.00 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999