The Educational Studies program is a 30-credit hour program (36 credits with a thesis) that leads to a Master of Science in Educational Studies from Duquesne University. The program provides considerable flexibility for qualified individuals from a variety of professional backgrounds who seek professional credentials in education. Although the program does not lead to additional certifications, those who have initial certification in Pennsylvania can earn their permanent teaching certification and/or satisfy the requirements for continuing licensure (Act 48). The program has also served practicing and aspiring educators who live or work at some distance from the Duquesne campus through an online degree program offered through the Center for Advancing the Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL). The online program has allowed educators from outside of Pennsylvania to take advantage of this innovative program to earn their degrees. For additional information about the online master's degree program, click on the CASTL link.

The Educational Studies program can be pursued traditionally by taking courses on campus. It can be completed entirely through accredited online learning experiences without ever attending a class on campus. The program can also be completed by combining online learning experiences with on-campus classes. In whatever configuration, the program requires a minimum of 12 credits within Educational Foundations, including one 3-credit experience in educational research. The remaining 18 credits afford the flexibility to design a unique course of study. If the online option is chosen, the electives can be used to establish a unique area of concentration that can be transcripted.

For additional information about the Educational Studies program and the options and flexibility it affords, contact the Program Coordinator, Dr. Connie Moss at 412.396.4778 or via email at moss@castl.duq.edu.