Duquesne University
Duquesne University is a private, Roman Catholic research university in Pittsburgh PA. Its full name is Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit. The school was established in 1878 under the name “Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost” with approximately 40 students. Today, they serve more than nine thousand students, and are members of NCAA Division I.
Choosing where to earn your graduate degree is a big process—especially if you’re planning to relocate or study full time on campus. After all, that school community would, in many ways, become a second home while you attend your program. So why should Duquesne University make the list?
For one, they have a long history of providing their students with a rigorous and spiritually grounded education. They’ve been doing so since 1878, after all. Plus, they’re located at the heart of Pittsburgh, conveniently located just over the border from Ohio and West Virginia.
Need some more reasons to add Duquesne to your list? Here are four.
Earning your graduate degree at Duquesne means you could rely on the reputation for quality they’ve earned. You don’t even have to take their word for it—publications like US News & World Report and the Princeton Review have both included Duquesne on their lists of schools that offer value and quality.
Here are just a few examples of Duquesne University rankings from 2018:
That’s just the tip of the iceberg, however. If you really want to find out what makes Duquesne the school it is, schedule a visit and check it out for yourself.
At Duquesne, you won’t just find an education that helps you hone the skills you need for your career. You’ll also find a school community dedicated to making a difference. Duquesne was founded by Catholic missionaries, with a mission to serve the Pittsburgh community. Today, they honor that heritage by being active and engaged with their local community.
Students here could get involved in any number of ways, with project like assisting migrant workers, tutoring inner-city kids, and more. Students and faculty could even get involved with the Community-Engaged Teaching and Research center, which supports scholarship designed to build up the community through stewardship and social justice—all while providing you, the student, with unique educational opportunities.
As a graduate student at Duquesne University, you’ll be able to rely on the support of your school as you work.
For example, Duquesne offers a writing center to help undergrads, graduate students, and even faculty polish their work. You could seek general feedback, help planning or polishing your research paper, or even get help with your resume!
There’s also the Center for Teaching Excellence to help you polish any lessons you may need to plan, media services, and educational technology support.
And for your needs outside the classroom, there’s also the Center for Career Development. They’re dedicated to helping you choose your path, search for jobs, gain experience, and more. They could even support you in managing your career after you graduate.
If you’re the academic type, you may find a fulfilling experience at Duquesne, by getting involved with cutting-edge research in your field. That may include gaining experience on a research team under faculty or fellow graduate students, or even pursuing unique research of your own! Duquesne even works with community and corporate partners, including Fortune 500 companies.
They’ve earned research funding from sources like:
And more! Many of Duquesne’s research efforts are geared toward solving problems and strengthening the local and global community. Duquesne’s research efforts extend throughout diverse fields, such as business and economic development, education, liberal arts, nursing, pharmacy, the sciences, law, and even music.
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Duquesne University was founded by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, or Spiritans, and honors that heritage in several ways. They remain committed to core values including: Excellence in education; Moral and spiritual values; Diversity; Service; and Global citizenship.
Duquesne has more than 85 campus-based graduate programs, with additional options in online or hybrid formats. In many cases, the application requirements and admissions process may vary according to the area of study. As such, it may be a good idea to follow up with the specific school within Duquesne you plan to attend to learn more about how to prepare.
Some requirements you might expect include:
Special Learning Opportunities: Undergrad Distance, Grad Distance
Credit Accepted: Dual credit, Credit for life experiences, Credit For Military, Advanced placement(AP) credits
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
There are 1545 full-time
713 Part-time instructional faculty
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Grad students may have several options to help mitigate the cost of their Duquesne University tuition. In addition to potential federal student aid (such as Stafford loans) some Duquesne graduate students may qualify for institutional aid. Potential opportunities include tuition awards available for certain programs, scholarships, and graduate assistantships.
Receiving Pell Grants
Receiving Grant or Scholarship Aid
Receiving Student Loans
Duquesne University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Other discipline-specific accrediting organizations include but are not limited to:
Duquesne University offers its undergrad and graduate programs through eight different schools:
While many graduate programs are offered on campus, hybrid and online options may also be available. Programs may either be research-focused or professional.
Duquesne University offers a Doctor of Pharmacy Weekend Program, which is designed to enable busy professionals to pursue their dreams of a pharmacy career without having to put life on hold. In the Weekend Pathway program, students may study under much of the same faculty as the traditional program, but with a schedule that better accommodates life and work obligations.
New classes begin each year in August, and function as a cohort. As such, space is limited. The program typically takes about four years.
There is not a specific bachelor’s degree requirement, though students do need to have taken certain courses. Other prerequisites include a composite score of at least 375, though the school says that students are likely to need around a 400 in order to be competitive.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, prospective Pharmacists must hold a PharmD degree, as well as active licensure, in order to practice. In 2017, the median annual salary for pharmacists was $124,170.
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The Graduate Secondary Leading Teacher Program (GSLTP) is guided by the mission of Duquesne University, the conceptual framework of the School of Education, and state/national standards. more >
The M.S.Ed.-Secondary Education - English is designed to prepare teacher candidates for secondary classrooms in our nation’s schools by providing a caring and supportive learning environment that promotes academic excellence. more >
The Graduate Secondary Leading Teacher Program (GSLTP) is guided by the mission of Duquesne University, the conceptual framework of the School of Education, and state/national standards. more >
The Graduate Secondary Leading Teacher Program (GSLTP) is guided by the mission of Duquesne University, the conceptual framework of the School of Education, and state/national standards. more >
Are you interested in pharmacy but need a program that can work around your busy schedule? Duquesne might be the right t for you. more >
The Master of Health Management Systems degree program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission on Education in Health Services Administration (ACEHSA). It is a 36 credit program which can be taken either on a part time or full time basis. more >
Grounded in the department's established commitment to the philosophical student of communication, the Master of Arts emphasis in Rhetoric & Philosophy of Communication (36 credits) provides students with a traditional liberal arts more >
MA in Communication at Duquesne integrates theory and practice. more >
The ESL Program at Duquesne University provides a number of different services for state certified teachers as well as for those who wish to teach ESL/EFL in language centers or in higher education institutions worldwide. more >
The M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is comprised of 60 credits and is accredited by the Council for Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Types of Employment: Graduates of the program may obtain em more >
The building-level leadership program is designed for candidates seeking a Master of Science (M.S. more >
The M.S. Media Arts and Technology degree enables students to navigate technological, cultural and economic opportunities in the fields of Multimedia and Web Development. more >
Healthcare ethics is an interdisciplinary field in a globalized context that engages clinical, organizational, professional, and research issues related to medicine, science, law, policy, social science, and the humanities. The Center for Healthca more >
This certificate was designed to prepare students to take the certification exam offered by the Transcultural Nursing Society.OBJECTIVES:+ Provide culturally relevant nursing care to individuals, families, and target populations. more >
The Educational Studies program is a 30-credit hour graduate program that leads to a M.S.Ed. in Educational Studies from Duquesne University. more >
The Educational Administration & Supervision Program is a 30 credit-hour program that leads to both a Master of Science in School Administration and a K-12 comprehensive principal certification. more >
The MSN Forensic Nursing will make you feel connected in so many ways. To your patients. To a dynamic team of law enforcement and other legal professionals. more >
Post-Master's Certificates provide nurses with Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees an opportunity to acquire specialized skill that may not have been offered in their master's degree programs. more >
The Speech-Language Pathology program at Duquesne gives students an excellent academic and broad-based clinical education experience at an accelerated pace. Here's what you'll find: The nation's first five-year, acceler more >
The M.S.Ed Early Level (PreK-4) Education Program is designed for college graduates who are seeking Instructional I certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. more >
The Ph.D. Counselor Education at Duquesne University is designed for counselors who wish to enhance their professional capabilities in research and evaluation, supervision, teaching, and counseling,. more >
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The M.S.Ed. In Educational Studies program is a 30-credit hour graduate program that leads to a M.S.Ed. in Educational Studies from Duquesne University. more >
Standards, advocacy and leadership form the foundation of the Music Education graduate degree at Duquesne. more >
With master teachers, many of whom are renowned performers, graduate students take applied music studies in keyboard, guitar, orchestral instruments and voice. more >
Duquesne University Counselor Education Program offers students an opportunity to complete the Master of Science in Education in School Counseling (with certifications in both elementary and secondary), Community Counseling, or Marriage and Family Th more >
The degree emphasizes: understanding interconnections and the ecology of community; systems thinking; program design, evaluation and sustainability; leading, motivating and empowering others; collaborating with diverse groups; communicating effective more >
This program was the first online PhD program in the United States. more >
The Ph.D. Chemistry and Biochemistryprogram emphasizes close faculty-student interactions, and most students are supported by either teaching assistantships or research assistantships. more >
This certificate was designed to prepare students to take the certification exam offered by the Transcultural Nursing Society.OBJECTIVES:+ Provide culturally relevant nursing care to individuals, families, and target populations. more >
The M.A. Philosophy is built around small seminars that engage primary texts and conceptual problems. more >
The M.S. Biotechnology combines advanced training in laboratory sciences with instruction in the essentials of regulatory affairs, medical devices, commercial research and product development. more >
The Ph.D.Clinical Psychology concentration is an advanced course of study specializing in human science approaches to clinical psychology, integrating theory, research, and clinical practice. more >
Public history is history that happens outside of a textbook and the classroom. Public historians interpret the past for the public in museums, national parks, historic houses, or on main streets. more >
This program is designed to meet the current and future needs of nurses who are prepared to plan, initiate, effect, and evaluate change in the health care delivery system, insure quality patient/consumer care, and enhance the profession of nursing. more >
Graduate Programs of Study Masters of Science Doctor of Philosophy Medicinal Chemistry Pharmaceutics MBS/MS in Industrial Pharmacy Pharmacology/Toxicology MS in Pharmacy Administration Masters of Science Degree Programs M.S. more >
The M.S. Computational Mathematics prepare you for a high-demand career in computational sciences. Our graduates apply mathematics, statistics and computer science to real-world problems. more >
Psy.D. School Psychology is principally designed to train doctoral-level practitioners in schools, this 85-credit hour, local clinical scientist model Psy.D. program includes coursework, practica, a capstone project, and internship. more >
Duquesne University Counselor Education Program offers students an opportunity to complete the: Master of Science in Education in School Counseling (with certifications in both elementary and secondary) Community Counseling or Marriage and Famil more >
This ABA-approved paralegal program is intended to respond to the ever-changing needs of the legal profession. A bachelor's degree is required for admission. more >
This 111-credit hour, scientist-practitioner model training program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and is nationally recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). more >
This certificate was designed to prepare students to take the certification exam offered by the Transcultural Nursing Society.OBJECTIVES:+ Provide culturally relevant nursing care to individuals, families, and target populations. more >
The M.S. more >
This M.S.Ed Reading and Language Arts 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. more >
Duquesne's MBA Sustainability offers a transformative graduate experience: a mix of innovative program design and unmatched "integrated sustainability" content. more >
This 30-hour training program includes coursework to enhance paraprofessional mental health services provided to children in community and school settings. Although this degree program is offered through the school psychology program, the M.S. Ed. more >