GRADUATE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM

Graduate Study Scholarships available! Click for information.

Contacts

Dr. Kim J. Hyatt
Director of the Graduate Elementary Leading Teacher Program
hyatt@duq.edu
412.396.5388

Judy Black
Manager of Graduate Admissions
Student and Academic Services
black@duq.edu
412.396.5585

Overview

The Graduate Elementary Leading Teacher Program (GELTP) is guided by the mission of Duquesne University, the conceptual framework of the School of Education, and state/national standards. It is designed to prepare teacher candidates for elementary classrooms in our nation’s schools by providing a caring and supportive learning environment that promotes academic excellence. This program satisfies the requirements for a Master of Science in Education Degree (M.S. Ed.) and initial certification (Instructional I) to teach at the elementary level in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (grades K-6). Candidates have the opportunity to develop professional and personal competence by participating in experiences that are both theoretical and applied. They also have options to distinguish themselves through independent research and/or international study and teaching opportunities. This program consists of twelve academic courses (36 credits), a field-based experience (1 credit), a student teaching experience (6 credits), and three gateways (1 credit each).

1. Handbook Signature Page and FBOE
2. Frequently Asked Questions
3. Acceptance Procedures
4. Advisement Sheet
5. Entrance Track - Gateway 1
6. Professional Certification Track - Gateway 2
7. Student Teaching Track - Gateway 3
8. Flowchart - Gateways 1,2,3
9. Field Experiences
10. PRAXIS Exams
11. Course Description Catalog
12. Conceptual Framework
13. Conceptual Framework and Standards Matrix
14. Applying for Graduation and Certification
15. Taskstream - Electronic Portfolio Information