Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education, 7-12

Our Secondary Education (7-12) graduate teacher education certification programs prepare you for Grade 7-12 classrooms in Pennsylvania and in many other states. These programs combine professional education with an academic curricula area in English, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or Social Studies. If you are new to teaching, you will learn how to lead in the classroom. If you are currently teaching and looking to teach a different grade level or subject area, you will be prepared with the skills for a smooth transition. Our graduate teacher education certification programs are nationally accredited and guided by standards from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and national professional organizations. The program faculty are experts in their field. You will complete formal classroom visits, known as field experiences, explore different perspectives and be face-to-face with social justice issues in the field. With Duquesne's premier location, in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, you will have the opportunity to visit classrooms in urban, suburban and rural settings.

Applicants seeking initial certification must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
Applicants who are returning secondary education teachers must have an overall 3.0 GPA and a 3.0 GPA in secondary education content courses.

We require a TOEFL score of 80 and also IELTS score of 6.5.

Application Deadlines: Fall: August 1; Summer: April 1.