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The Department of Instruction and Leadership is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. These standards will be addressed during the coursework. The Leading Teacher program (LTP) in Early Childhood and Elementary Education is designed to prepare leading teachers for early childhood and elementary classrooms and program settings. Throughout the program candidates will have the opportunity to develop classroom and professional development skills by participating in the holistic approach to teaching using inquiry based methods as well as participating in several field based experiences that will provide a link between theory and practice. All of the core methodology courses will provide the candidate with guided field experiences. Candidates will also have the opportunity to focus on a particular area of specialty that will enhance their ability to be an expert in early childhood education.

A Master of Science in Education degree in the area of Early Childhood or Early Childhood/Elementary Education is designed for;

* Professionals seeking background and preparation leading to initial teacher certification

* Certificated early childhood teachers and elementary teachers

* Professionals seeking a leadership position as a program director,

A childcare/Head Start administrator, a consultant to parents, and educators

This graduate degree may be obtained through completion of one of the program options as outlined below. Application information may be secured by contacting the Graduate Admissions Office at (412) 396-6091) or black@duq.edu. Program questions can be directed to the Director of the Graduate Leading Teacher Program, Julia A. Williams, at williamsj@duq.edu.

1. Questions about the Program
2. GECE Program Sheet
3. GECE Course Descriptions
4. GECE Acceptance Procedures
5. GECE Field-Based Orientation Experiences (FBOE)
6. GECE Entrance Track and Gateway 1
7. GELTP Professional Certification Track and Gateway 2
8. GELTP Student Teaching Track and Gateway 3
9. Mission Statement
10. School of Education - Conceptual Framework
11. ACEI-SOE-PDE Alignment Matrix
12. PRAXIS Exams