Program Overview
The Special Education ( Community and Special Education Support) at Duquesne University is a MSc programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Special Education ( Community and Special Education Support) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education ( Community and Special Education Support) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Orientation to Special Education Program
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Special Education
- Introduction to Clinical Counseling and Ethical Practices
- Social Justice and Empowerment in Spec. Ed.
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Stats In Behavior Research
- Community-based Interventions
- High Incidence: Learning
- High Incidence: Behavior
- Low Incidence: Access to the General Education Curriculum
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Early Intervention & Child Development
- Secondary Practices & Transition
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application Requirements
For admission to any graduate program in Special Education, applicants must have an instructional certification and meet the minimum GPA requirement (3.0) for their previous coursework as established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, although some exceptions may apply. To be considered for admission to any graduate program in Special Education, applicants must submit the following to the School of Education Graduate Office:- A complete application for graduate admission to the School of Education.
- A statement of purpose demonstrating the applicant\'s Professionalism and Ethics, commitment to Academic Excellence, and commitment to Collaboration and Diversity. For the statement of purpose, the applicant should answer a set of questions framed around these themes.
- Official transcripts from the accredited college, university or seminary where the applicant obtained a bachelor\'s degree.
- Along with those documents, applicants to the Additional Certification options in the Special Education- (CBP/HD) program must meet the additional criteria listed below:
- An overall 3.0 minimum GPA OR
- A minimum 3.0 GPA on the most recent 48 credits
- Special Education PreK-8 program applicants: Have an instructional certificate in one of the following: N-3, K-6. PreK-4. Grades 4-8, K-12 (including Music Education, all Foreign Languages, Art, BCIT, Health & Physical Ed majors), Reading Specialist
- Special Education 7-12 program applicants: Have and instructional certificate in one of the following: 7-12, K-12 (including Music Education, all Foreign Languages, Art, BCIT, Health & Physical Ed majors), Reading Specialist
- The Special Education Hearing Impaired, Speech and Language, and Visually Impaired instructional certificates do not qualify as content certificates under both HQT and Chapter 49.85 and therefore certificate holders cannot add the Special Education PreK-8 or 7-12 certificate areas. This program requires a minimum of 33 semester hours, meets the requirements for the degree and certification to teach in special education programs for students with Cognitive, Behavior, Physical/Health Disabilities (CBP/HD) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in PreK to twelfth grades.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Duquesne University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Duquesne University
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, United States
Duquesne University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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