Overview

Those who are seeking to teach in the early grade levels will acquire the knowledge, skill, and disposition to become an effective leading teacher in the classroom. Those who are currently teaching and looking to teach a different grade level will be prepared with the skills for a smooth transition. In addition to the course work, students in the Early Childhood Education, PreK-4 program from Duquesne University 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, candidates will have the opportunity to visit classrooms in urban, suburban, and rural settings.

In addition to field experiences in local and regional schools, you will have the opportunity to study abroad. As a partner university, Duquesne University students have the opportunity to be placed by IU Global Gateway in an overseas student teaching experience in one of 18 countries. Participating countries include, but are not limited to, Australia, Costa Rica, England, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, and Tanzania.

Learn from experienced faculty, in a highly accredited program

The Early Childhood Education program is guided by Pennsylvania's state standards and by standards of national professional organizations. In addition to the School of Education's national recognition by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), as a point of distinction, this program earned national accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Development Typical and Atypical Development Birth through Age 9

Theory Research and Practice

Level One and Level Two Field Experience

Engaging Families Through Early Literacy Experiences

Literacy, Language and Literature

Curriculum Design Through Creative Play and the Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-09 00:00:00

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The Early Childhood Education program has a rolling admissions process. This means you can apply anytime throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

46 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts
3.0 GPA
All international students must receive a score of 550 on the paper version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test or a score of 80 on the internet version of the TOEFL (the TOEFL iBT). International students also have the option to submit the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36317 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36317 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

36317 USD / year

≈ 36317 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learn from experienced faculty, in a highly accredited program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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