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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Early Childhood Education, PreK-4, MAT

As a future teacher, you play a critical role in shaping the future of our society. You have the opportunity to educate young minds, ignite a passion for learning, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

In our School of Education, we understand the importance of teachers and the impact they can have on their students. That is why our nationally accredited Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) graduate teacher education certificate program is designed to prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become the teacher you are meant to be.

Our expert faculty focus on social justice issues and provide a quality education that prepares you for a successful and rewarding career in teaching. With a flexible curriculum, field experiences, and study-abroad opportunities, our teaching degree program allows you to pursue a graduate degree with the convenience and flexibility you need.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Explore career opportunities where you will be able to build a meaningful career, make an impact working alongside your neighbors, embrace our mission to improve the lives of others- to create a future everyone can share in.  We are looking for problem-solvers who always think bigger- and whose ingenuity is driven by passion, compassion and empathy. 

Duquesne University offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support overall well-being including: health, wellness, work-life balance, and planning for a successful career and future.

  • Generous time off
  • Maternity/Parental Leave
  • Retirement Planning
  • Choices for comprehensive medical insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

GPA at 3.5 or higher
GPA for prerequisite courses of 3.5 or higher
GRE at 308 or higher. GRE scores must be from last 5 years.

The University requires the following minimum scores* for general admission consideration:

TOEFL (iBT) 80
IELTS 6.5**
Duolingo English Test 105