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• Master’s Degree Programs

  • Communication

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    MA in Communication at Duquesne integrates theory and practice. Choose from four emphasis areas to focus your studies:

    • Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)  - Incorporate an intensive sequence of graduate coursework emphasizing advertising, public relations and marketing communication as strategic and rhetorical functions that shape marketplace effectiveness and excellence.
    • Corporate Communication - Gain a broad foundation in professional communication, communication ethics, public relations and marketing communication, and strategic and managerial communication.
    • Rhetoric & Philosophy of Technology - Explore ideas and issues that have a profound impact on communication and culture; includes examination of the role and impact of various communication media.
    • Communication Studies - Develop competencies in a number of areas including intercultural and interpersonal communication, organizational communication, argumentation, persuasion, event planning, etc.

  • English as a Second Language

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    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. The ESL program at Duquesne University serves the university and the community in three capacities: Chapter 49 requirements for ELL training ESL Program Specialist Certification ESL MS.Ed 1. Chapter 49 A few recent changes have occurred in the State’s ESL teacher certification requirements based on national standards and the NCLB act. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has mandated that all public school ESL teachers obtain an ESL-Program Specialist Certificate from a state-approved provider as of the 2004-2005 school year. Recently, the PDE passed new regulations under Chapter 49 making one ESL class mandatory for all undergraduate students majoring in education regardless of specialization and/or grade level and graduate students seeking an Instructional I certificate. The ESL program acts as a service unit offering basic ESL courses to all undergraduate (LTEL 201) and graduate (GESL 501) students in the School of Education and other schools to meet the State’s certification requirements. These courses aim to prepare content area teachers to become more competent in supporting ELLs’ basic and academic language development as well as their acculturation processes and academic achievement in mainstream classrooms. More specifically, the Chapter 49 courses integrate around 20 competencies enumerated under the five TESOL domains, including language and linguistics, SLA theories, ESL methods, learning theories, learner variables, diversity and socio-cultural awareness, assess.ent and evaluation, literacy/content area development, foundations of ESL curriculum and instruction, and professional and pedagogical responsibilities. 2. ESL Program Specialist Certification The ESL program at Duquesne University is one of the over 35 ESL certificate providers approved by the state. Our program is structured for teachers who already hold an Instructional I certificate and would like to add ESL as an additional certificate. The certificate workload includes a 15-credit, graduate-level course work made up of five courses that are offered evenings and in the summer, allowing the work to be completed in just three semesters. The program of study provides candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to successfully work with linguistically and culturally diverse learners. 3. ESL Masters of Science in Education (MS.Ed) Students who plan to pursue language teaching careers in adult settings including at language teaching centers or higher education institutions can enroll in our ESL MS.Ed program. After taking the five prerequisite courses in ESL (the 15 credits for the specialist certificate), these students take five additional courses related to different areas in education. In addition to providing the candidates with fundamental ESL domains and competencies related to theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and dispositions to successfully work with second language learners, the MS.Ed program allows students to select a related concentration through courses ranging from multicultural education, reading disabilities, and instructional technology to adolescent literature and the teaching of language arts. The program also offers ESL practicum opportunities in adult ESL settings. This program is also very-well suited to international students and US students who plan to teach English as a foreign language (EFL) abroad.

  • Health Management Systems

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    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. All courses are offered in the evening to accommodate working professionals.  Graduates are prepared to understand trends and articulate solutions in the evolving healthcare market with a unique blend of skills in health sciences, business management, and information systems. There is also ajoint M.B.A. / M.H.M.S. degree program option.

  • Rhetoric and Philosophy of Communication

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    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 education for leadership in academia, law, and the marketplace. This program offers fundamental courses for a doctoral degree or enhancement of a liberal arts foundation in communication.

  • Secondary Education- English

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    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. This program satisfies the requirements for a Master of Science in Education Degree (M.S.Ed.) and initial certification (Instructional I) to teach at the secondary level in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (grades 7-12). Candidates have the opportunity to develop professional and personal competence by participating in experiences that are both theoretical and applied. They also have options to distinguish themselves through independent research and/or international study and teaching opportunities. This program consists of 36 – 39 credits and includes academic courses, field-based experiences, a student teaching experience, and four gateways.

  • Secondary Education- Math

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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. It 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. This program satisfies the requirements for a Master of Science in Education Degree (M.S.Ed.) and initial certification (Instructional I) to teach at the secondary level in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (grades 7-12). Candidates have the opportunity to develop professional and personal competence by participating in experiences that are both theoretical and applied. They also have options to distinguish themselves through independent research and/or international study and teaching opportunities. This program consists of 36 – 39 credits and includes academic courses, field-based experiences, a student teaching experience, and four gateways.

  • Secondary Education- Science

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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. It 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. This program satisfies the requirements for a Master of Science in Education Degree (M.S.Ed.) and initial certification (Instructional I) to teach at the secondary level in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (grades 7-12). Candidates have the opportunity to develop professional and personal competence by participating in experiences that are both theoretical and applied. They also have options to distinguish themselves through independent research and/or international study and teaching opportunities. This program consists of 36 – 39 credits and includes academic courses, field-based experiences, a student teaching experience, and four gateways.

  • Secondary Education- Social Studies

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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. It 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. This program satisfies the requirements for a Master of Science in Education Degree (M.S.Ed.) and initial certification (Instructional I) to teach at the secondary level in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (grades 7-12). Candidates have the opportunity to develop professional and personal competence by participating in experiences that are both theoretical and applied. They also have options to distinguish themselves through independent research and/or international study and teaching opportunities. This program consists of 36 – 39 credits and includes academic courses, field-based experiences, a student teaching experience, and four gateways.

• Doctorate

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)- Weekend Pathway

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    Are you interested in pharmacy but need a program that can work around your busy schedule? Duquesne might be the right t for you. Our post-baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy program—the first in the nation— combines on-campus weekend courses with online technologies for students who demand flexible schedules.

    Since 1925, the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy has excelled in developing student pharmacists into leaders. College graduates seeking a challenging health sciences career can integrate pharmacy studies with family and work schedules in Duquesne’s Pharm. D. weekend program.

    Students with a strong background in life science can earn their Pharm.D. in four years. Coursework is offered on Saturdays and Sundays, and the fourth year of the program involves rotations in a variety of practice settings that often lead to job offers before graduation.

    Weekend program participants may choose specialized curricular options, including: geriatric pharmacotherapy, pharmacy management, pharmaceutical research, academic, pediatric pharmaco- therapy, acute care and entrepreneurial pharmacy.

    The future looks bright for our Pharm.D. graduates. Demand for competent pharmacists is booming nationwide. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for pharmacists are projected to increase by 25 percent between 2010 and 2020, with annual median salaries of $111,570.

    Duquesne’s rigorous curriculum and first-class laboratory facilities offer weekend students a strong foundation for future success. Our faculty of well- known researchers and extraordinary teachers provide exceptional professional preparation. With that in-depth preparation, our graduates achieve impressive results. Graduates’ pass rate for the pharmacy licensure exam (NAPLEX) rank consistently higher than the national average, with job placement rates of 99 percent.

    On campus and throughout the region, students team with faculty and professionals. Classes and laboratory work take place on the Duquesne campus in downtown Pittsburgh. A maximum class size of 40 students ensures that students receive individual attention from teachers and advisors. Experiential education experiences take place in a variety of settings throughout the region; Pittsburgh’s reputation as a world leader in health care provides exciting opportunities for developing skills through on-site training.

    Fourth-year experiential rotations are the capstones to the Pharm.D. program. Requiring full-time participation, they offer high-level professional preparation.

    Our faculty secures research funding at a high level, standing third in the nation among private

    pharmacy schools for grants from the National Institutes of Health. Equally important, our professors are dedicated mentors who make an indelible impact on their students. They help Duquesne student pharmacists develop their careers and become leaders in the profession. Our faculty bring their scholarship directly into the classroom, enhancing how students learn about pharmacy. Their professional contacts enhance students’ real-world opportunities through the school’s experiential education program.

    To be considered for this program, the applicant must have earned a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited 4-year college/university in the United States or its equivalent and completed the following course requirements:

    Prerequisites must come from 4-year college/universities in the United States:
    General Biology I & Lab, 4 cr.
    General Biology II & Lab, 4 cr.
    General Chemistry I & Lab, 4 cr.
    General Chemistry II & Lab, 4 cr.
    Organic Chemistry I & Lab, 4 cr.
    Organic Chemistry II & Lab, 4 cr.
    Calculus I , 4 cr.
    Statistics, 3 cr.

    A competitive cumulative and science/math grade point average and no grade lower than "C" in any of the pre-requisite courses is required.

    Completion of the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)

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  • English as a Second Language

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    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. The ESL program at Duquesne University serves the university and the community in three capacities: Chapter 49 requirements for ELL training ESL Program Specialist Certification ESL MS.Ed 1. Chapter 49 A few recent changes have occurred in the State’s ESL teacher certification requirements based on national standards and the NCLB act. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has mandated that all public school ESL teachers obtain an ESL-Program Specialist Certificate from a state-approved provider as of the 2004-2005 school year. Recently, the PDE passed new regulations under Chapter 49 making one ESL class mandatory for all undergraduate students majoring in education regardless of specialization and/or grade level and graduate students seeking an Instructional I certificate. The ESL program acts as a service unit offering basic ESL courses to all undergraduate (LTEL 201) and graduate (GESL 501) students in the School of Education and other schools to meet the State’s certification requirements. These courses aim to prepare content area teachers to become more competent in supporting ELLs’ basic and academic language development as well as their acculturation processes and academic achievement in mainstream classrooms. More specifically, the Chapter 49 courses integrate around 20 competencies enumerated under the five TESOL domains, including language and linguistics, SLA theories, ESL methods, learning theories, learner variables, diversity and socio-cultural awareness, assess.ent and evaluation, literacy/content area development, foundations of ESL curriculum and instruction, and professional and pedagogical responsibilities. 2. ESL Program Specialist Certification The ESL program at Duquesne University is one of the over 35 ESL certificate providers approved by the state. Our program is structured for teachers who already hold an Instructional I certificate and would like to add ESL as an additional certificate. The certificate workload includes a 15-credit, graduate-level course work made up of five courses that are offered evenings and in the summer, allowing the work to be completed in just three semesters. The program of study provides candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to successfully work with linguistically and culturally diverse learners. 3. ESL Masters of Science in Education (MS.Ed) Students who plan to pursue language teaching careers in adult settings including at language teaching centers or higher education institutions can enroll in our ESL MS.Ed program. After taking the five prerequisite courses in ESL (the 15 credits for the specialist certificate), these students take five additional courses related to different areas in education. In addition to providing the candidates with fundamental ESL domains and competencies related to theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and dispositions to successfully work with second language learners, the MS.Ed program allows students to select a related concentration through courses ranging from multicultural education, reading disabilities, and instructional technology to adolescent literature and the teaching of language arts. The program also offers ESL practicum opportunities in adult ESL settings. This program is also very-well suited to international students and US students who plan to teach English as a foreign language (EFL) abroad.

  • Secondary Education- Math

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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. It 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. This program satisfies the requirements for a Master of Science in Education Degree (M.S.Ed.) and initial certification (Instructional I) to teach at the secondary level in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (grades 7-12). Candidates have the opportunity to develop professional and personal competence by participating in experiences that are both theoretical and applied. They also have options to distinguish themselves through independent research and/or international study and teaching opportunities. This program consists of 36 – 39 credits and includes academic courses, field-based experiences, a student teaching experience, and four gateways.

  • Secondary Education- Science

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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. It 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. This program satisfies the requirements for a Master of Science in Education Degree (M.S.Ed.) and initial certification (Instructional I) to teach at the secondary level in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (grades 7-12). Candidates have the opportunity to develop professional and personal competence by participating in experiences that are both theoretical and applied. They also have options to distinguish themselves through independent research and/or international study and teaching opportunities. This program consists of 36 – 39 credits and includes academic courses, field-based experiences, a student teaching experience, and four gateways.

  • Secondary Education- Social Studies

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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. It 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. This program satisfies the requirements for a Master of Science in Education Degree (M.S.Ed.) and initial certification (Instructional I) to teach at the secondary level in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (grades 7-12). Candidates have the opportunity to develop professional and personal competence by participating in experiences that are both theoretical and applied. They also have options to distinguish themselves through independent research and/or international study and teaching opportunities. This program consists of 36 – 39 credits and includes academic courses, field-based experiences, a student teaching experience, and four gateways.