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OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Are you ready to uncover your

potential?

Ready to push yourself to discover what’s possible? Can you step outside your comfort zone? Test your creativity and determination? Do what it takes to get yourself to the next level?

If you have the vision, we have the graduate program to help you come face to face with your potential.

Contents

A graduate education you can count on. ........................................2

Pittsburgh: one of America’s most livable cities ....................................................4

Life on campus .............................................5

Creating knowledge through world-changing research .......................6

Helping graduate teaching assistants become expert teachers ............................................7

Serving those who serve: our military and veteran students .............7

Your future, unfolding...............................9

Schools and Programs

Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences....................10

Donahue Graduate School of Business ......................................................11

School of Education ............................12

John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences ...............................13

School of Law ..........................................14

Graduate School of Liberal Arts ...............................................15

Mary Pappert School of Music ......16

School of Nursing ................................. 17

Mylan School of Pharmacy..............18

Online programs ........................................19

Admissions process .................................19

Invest in yourself ......................................20

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A graduate education you can count on.

When you choose Duquesne University for your graduate studies, you’re choosing a nationally ranked Catholic university consistently recognized for its outstanding academic and research programs. Time and again, Duquesne earns accolades from U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, Bloomberg Businessweek and Washington Monthly Magazine.

Individual graduate programs have also earned top national rankings in the latest U.S. News surveys, including programs in the School of Law, the School of Nursing (for online programs), the School of Education (for Ed.D. and Ph.D. programs) and the School of Business (for its part-time MBA).

Duquesne by the Numbers

At Duquesne, students come first.Who we are today has a lot to do with who we were yesterday. Founded in 1878 by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, a Catholic missionary order, Duquesne was created with a mission to serve students. That ideal continues to guide and inspire us as we provide the best possible educational experience for every one of our students.

Today, Duquesne has more than 4,000 graduate students from around the world. They are studying in nine schools that offer more than 85 graduate programs at the professional, master’s and doctoral levels in:

• business• education• health sciences• law• liberal arts• music• nursing• pharmacy• sciences.

To fit your busy schedule, we offer flexible class formats—including day, evening and online—depending on the program.

nearly

total students schools of study undergraduate programs doctoral, master’s, professional and certificate programs

A BESTVALUE

Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as

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Pittsburgh: one of America’s most livable cities.

Recently named the Best Big City in the Northeast on Money Magazine’s annual “Best Places” list, Pittsburgh features amazing cultural and recreational destinations, with charming neighborhoods situated among a unique topography of rivers and hillsides.

With the diversity offered by an urban lifestyle coupledwith smalltown friendliness, it’s no wonder that Pittsburgh has been repeatedly ranked as one of America’s most livable cities and a top destination for vacationers by National Geographic Traveler.

Learn more at duq.edu/pittsburgh.

A picturesque campus in a city of opportunity.Duquesne’s beautiful 50-acre hilltop campus is adjacent to Pittsburgh’s downtown business district. Home to six Fortune 500 corporations, the city is a growing hub for technology, health care, financial services and start-ups. Get access to hundreds of great employers who will be eager for the fresh thinking you’ll offer as a Duquesne graduate.

Getting around: transportation and parking.Buses and light rail trains run from neighborhoods to downtown Pittsburgh and Duquesne’s campus. Duquesne also operates a shuttle bus to the South Side, where many students live. Pittsburgh International Airport is about 20 miles from Duquesne, accessible by bus and car.

Learn about permits for the shuttle and permits for our parking garages at duq.edu/parking.

Life on campus (we call it “the Bluff”).

Whether you choose to commute or live in our graduate housing on campus, you’ll be welcomed to our community on the Bluff.

Live on campus, just steps away from classes.As a graduate student, you have the option to live on campus in select residence halls. Brottier Hall and Des Places Hall both are home exclusively to juniors and seniors, as well as to graduate and law students. Brottier provides apartment-style living, while Des Places, the newest facility, offers suite-style accommodations.

Visit duq.edu/residence-life for more information on these opportunities as space is limited. Or contact: orl@duq.edu or 412.396.6655.

Support for commuters.The Office of Commuter Affairs supports a large and diverse population of students with activities, academic help, social connections and other resources, which helps make Duquesne their home away from home.

The newly renovated Commuter Center on the first floor of the Duquesne Union is a comfortable, spacious lounge where you can study, mingle and socialize with fellow students. The lounge features kitchen facilities, quiet study rooms and relaxing areas to catch some quick shut-eye.

Learn more by visiting duq.edu/commuter-affairs. Or contact: commuteraffairs@duq.edu or 412.396.6660.

Get your game on: recreation and fitness in Duquesne’s Power Center.Duquesne’s Power Center houses state-of-the-art exercise equipment and recreation facilities, and offers intramural sports, group fitness classes, and exceptional cardio and weight-training equipment.

In addition, the Power Center is home to:A Barnes & Noble bookstore with a Starbucks CaféFreshens, offering salads, crepes and smoothiesand Duquesne’s signature Red Ring restaurant.

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Creating knowledge through world-changing research.

Research is a core activity in each of Duquesne’s nine schools, and nearly every graduate student at Duquesne is directly involved in research and scholarship. Nationwide, Duquesne is one of the 98 universities classified as a Research University/High Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Duquesne is one of only nine Catholic institutions and five private Pennsylvania universities in the “high” or “very high” research category.

As one of the top research institutions in Pittsburgh, Duquesne actively shares research expertise and knowledge with other universities, both public and private, and with corporate and community partners, from Fortune 500 corporations to small neighborhood nonprofits.

Graduate students in every discipline are invited to submit abstracts to the annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, held each fall. The symposium provides an opportunity for students to practice for future conferences while earning a mark of distinction for their CVs and gaining experience interacting with their peers and faculty members from other disciplines. Awards are presented to students who show outstanding research and scholarship.

Visit duq.edu/research for more information about research at Duquesne.

HIGHACTIVITY

Classified as a

research institution by theCarnegie Foundation

Helping graduate teaching assistants become expert teachers.Being a great teacher is an art that grows through scholarship, practice, reflection and collaboration, and Duquesne’s Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) helps faculty and graduate student teaching assistants (TAs) excel as teacher-scholars who are deeply invested in their students’ learning.

CTE supports members of the faculty and TAs through confidential teaching consultations, course observations and workshops. In addition, CTE provides a variety of informational resources that help Duquesne TAs develop strategies to strengthen their teaching and succeed in their academic careers.

For more information, visit duq.edu/cte.

Serving those who serve: our military and veteran students.Duquesne University participates in both the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon programs as well as the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership. We are honored to include veterans, active-duty personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve among our students.

In its Best Colleges for Veterans rankings, U.S. News & World Report puts us among the top 100 in the nation for helping veterans pursue a college education under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. GI Jobs Magazine also ranks us as a military-friendly school.

Learn more at duq.edu/veterans.

Your future, unfolding.

From a well-connected alumni network to support for the job search, Duquesne has an eye on your success.

Duquesne alumni: connections that work.Our network of more than 90,000 well-connected alumni are leading professionals in every type of organization, across the country and around the world. Duquesne alumni have active chapters in major cities across the United States, and the members of this tightly knit community often provide professional contacts and help both our students and our graduates begin and enhance their careers.

Get help with the job search from the Career Services Center.The Career Services Center can help you prepare for the job search through career workshops and seminars that focus on topics related to resume writing, interview techniques and job search strategies. In addition, the center provides one-on-one counseling services with career counselors who specialize in one or more areas, such as business, liberal arts, health sciences, natural and environmental sciences, nursing and pharmacy.

For more information, visit duq.edu/career-services.

Find your niche in the workplace.Many of our graduate students pursue their graduate education in order to become more effective in their current position or seek a promotion within their organization. Many others use their graduate education to pursue new opportunities.

Employers of recent master’s and doctoral graduates include:

• Bayer• BNY Mellon• PPG• UPMC• Aetna• GlaxoSmithKline

For students on an academic path, recent alumni are employed by colleges and universities throughout the country.

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Earn your master’s degree from a business school that adds real value—to your career, your workplace and your professional network. Our faculty includes executives with deep industry experience as well as world-class scholars. Together, they will offer you innovative experiences that connect theory to practice and prepare you to make a difference. This unbeatable combination is bolstered by advisory councils of distinguished corporate leaders who keep our programs on the cutting edge and link them directly to the region’s thriving business community.

You will also have access to our high-tech Investment Center and its state-of-the-art financial software, giving you real-world security analysis, financial trading and portfolio management experience. The Center offers real-time access to stocks, bonds, futures, currencies and options markets around the world as well as resources from Bloomberg, Reuters, Morningstar and Ibbotson.

And when it comes to taking the next steps in your career, we will be there to help. You will benefit from innovative career planning, job search and employment resources offered in our Career Services Center.

Our approach to business education is based on a philosophy that responsible, ethical leadership in business creates a better society for all. As we begin our second century, Spiritan values remain at the core of what we call business education from a higher perspective. Our commitment to innovation, ethics and the idea that business should be a force for good will never waver.

Our rankings and recognitions include:• Accredited by AACSB International

• Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review

• MBA with a Sustainability Focus is ranked among the top ten in the world for sustainability by The Corporate Knights and Net Impact

• Ranked in the top 10 among Environmental Sustainability Programs by Net Impact

Programs:

Full-time programs you complete in one year:• MBA with a Sustainability Focus (MBA)

Apply MBA principles in real-world experiences through corporate sustainability projects and fieldwork abroad

• Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Increase your value and earning potential and be eligible to sit for the CPA exam

Self-paced, flexible programs for working professionals:• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Expand your network and prepare to lead and contribute immediately at work

• Master of Science in Information Systems (MS-ISM)

Master the necessary technology leadership skills demanded in today’s information-centric workplace 

Donahue Graduate School of Business

duq.edu/business/grad 412.396.5529 grad-bus@duq.edu

Join a graduate program with a deep tradition of a teacher-scholar model where research is used as a teaching/learning tool. We aspire to bring integrity, insight and objectivity to everything we do.

Research- and curriculum-based programs are available for traditional students as well as working professionals. Many of our graduates hold professional positions in industry, and others earned admission to highly regarded doctoral programs and medical schools throughout the U.S.

In addition to excelling as teachers, members of our faculty are recognized leaders in their fields. During the most recent academic year, they published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles, several in top science journals, including Nature and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. Additionally, in the most recent academic year, our faculty received more than $4 million in grant money to fund their research and that of their students.

Doctoral Programs Doctoral students have access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and equipment and are advised and mentored by top scientists. Our doctoral students benefit from an integrated experience that includes teaching, coursework and rotating through two research laboratories during the first year. Research rotations provide a variety of experiences and knowledge of different research concentrations. After this integrative approach during this first year, students select, with assistance of faculty mentors, the laboratories where they will remain for the duration of the program.

The team approach and collaboration among research groups in different labs promotes free exchange of ideas as well as invaluable experiences and learning opportunities. We have high placement rates for post-doctoral fellowships, academic positions, and positions in government and industry.

Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Master of Science Programs Taught by faculty experts, each student receives personalized attention from a graduate adviser and the program director so coursework matches career goals.

The Master’s in Biotechnology provides a core of scientific education combined with courses in business, ethics and leadership. Specialty courses have extensive and diverse industrial experience in biomedical product development, quality assurance and regulatory affairs.

The Environmental Science and Management program is a multi-disciplinary, hands-on and individualized experience. Research opportunities incorporate real-world problem solving and service learning, and our students’ research is adding important information to existing knowledge.

Schools and Programs Schools and Programs

Programs:

Doctorate (Ph.D.)• Biology • Chemistry

Master’s (MS)• Biotechnology• Environmental Science and Management

Certificates• Environmental Management• Environmental Science

duq.edu/science 412.396.4900 gradinfo@duq.edu

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As a graduate student in our School of Education, you will be joining an extensive professional network, one that will connect you with successful educational leaders through coursework, mentorships and internships. Inside and outside the classroom, your experiences will mold you into a proud member of our community of scholars, a group that is shaping the future of education. In your graduate courses, you will learn from a faculty—researchers, clinical faculty, and current and past practitioners—that is composed of scholars widely respected for their academic achievements, as well as for the service they provide to the University and to the schools and the communities they serve. Many have received competitive national grants, published in top journals in their fields and are actively collaborating with other scholars at Duquesne and universities in the United States and abroad. Your learning experience, regardless of your program of study, will be enriched because our School of Education faculty advocates and exemplifies a student-centered, discovery-oriented approach to teaching, one where you will be encouraged to question and explore. School of Education course formats include summer, evening and online classes and full or part-time study, depending on the program.

AccreditationPrograms have special accreditation, where appropriate.

Our instructional certification programs meet NCATE’s national standards of excellence and quality. The Master’s in School Administration’s outcomes are aligned with the Core and Corollary Standards of Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership, as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

The three master’s counselor education programs, which include Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, and School Counseling, and the Ph.D. Counselor Education Program, are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

 

Programs:

Master’s (MSEd) • Child Psychology • Clinical Mental Health Counseling • K–12 Latin Education• K–12 School Administration and Supervision• Educational Studies (Educational Studies

Concentration; Program Evaluation)• English as a Second Language • Instructional Technology • Early Level (Pre K–4) Education• Middle Level (4–8) Education• Marriage and Family Counseling• Reading and Language Arts • School Counseling • Secondary Education (Biology; Chemistry; English;

Latin; Mathematics; Physics; Social Studies) • Special Education

(Certification Tracks Pre K–8 or 7–12; Community and Special Education Support)

Certificates • Counselor Licensure • Curriculum and Instruction • Marriage and Family Counseling• Instructional Technology • School Administration • School Supervision • School Counseling • School Psychology

Doctorate • Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.) • Educational Leadership (EdD) • Instructional Technology (EdD) • School Psychology (Ph.D.; PsyD)• Special Education (Ph.D.)

School of Education

duq.edu/education 412.396.6093 sas@duq.edu

Schools and Programs Schools and Programs

Our John G. Rangos, Sr., School of Health Sciences, with more than 1,000 students and 45 full-time faculty members, is one of the largest and most respected health sciences schools in the nation.

Each of the graduate health sciences programs we offer emphasizes the scientific and interpersonal aspects of clinical practice, and inside and outside the classroom our students and faculty exemplify the teamwork and collaboration among the various health professionals demanded in the modern American health care environment.

Many members of the health sciences faculty are actively engaged in clinical practice and serve as national accreditation site reviewers. Our faculty are nationally known for their scholarly achievements as well as clinical skills, and they challenge our students with contemporary coursework that offers extensive hands-on preparation for professional success. In state-of-the-art labs, our students master clinical skills, and from the varied internships and clinical placements we assist them with, gain an invaluable professional advantage.

Duquesne’s nationally ranked health sciences programs are among the University’s most popular and competitive, and graduates in all disciplines excel on professional licensure exams. Since 2009, for example, Physical Therapy students achieved a 100 percent pass rate and 98 percent first-time pass rate, exceeding national averages in each of the exam’s 11 practice areas. In the past three years, Speech-Language Pathology graduates achieved a 99 percent pass rate on the Praxis exam for ASHA certification. The ultimate goal of all educational programs in the Rangos School is to prepare outstanding health care professionals and citizens who are capable of explaining, investigating and delivering the highest level of quality care with kindness and respect.

Programs:

Master’s• Health Management Systems (MHMS)• Occupational Therapy (MSOT)• Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)• Speech-Language Pathology (MSSLP)

Doctorate• Physical Therapy (DPT)• Rehabilitation Science (Ph.D.)• Occupational Therapy (OTD)

John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences

duq.edu/health-sciences 412.396.5653 rshs@duq.edu

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The Graduate School of Liberal Arts offers 20 graduate degree programs. Our master’s and certificate programs impart career skills and enhance professional opportunities, and our doctoral programs were created especially for students who plan on careers in research and academia.

Since our founding in 1878, our academic offerings have expanded greatly, and we continue to innovate and improve, so that our graduate students obtain an education that will set them apart in their fields. What has not changed, however, is our commitment to academic excellence, nor have we altered the expectations we set for our faculty, a group of renowned scholars who pride themselves on also being exemplary teachers, always accessible and open to students’ questions and concerns.

Because of the academic and professional affiliations of our faculty, we have a well-earned reputation for connecting our graduates with vital networking contacts leading to internships and career opportunities in their chosen fields of study. At Duquesne, we expect teachers to be approachable, willing to invest time in students, academically and personally, and able to connect with each of them in a deeper way.

Regardless of your field, you will be learning in a community of scholars who are widely respected for their research and publications. In addition to being authors, many on our faculty are editors of highly regarded journals and books, as well as officers in professional organizations and recipients of national and regional awards for teaching, scholarship, service and ethics.

Our graduate students often report that their best experiences at Duquesne are due to our faculty, not only for their expertise but also the high level of engagement they exhibit in the classroom and for the help they offer students outside of it.

Programs:

Master’s• Communication (MA)

(Corporate Communication; Communication Studies; Rhetoric and Philosophy of Communication)

• Computational Mathematics (MS)

• English (MA)

• Healthcare Ethics (MA)

• History (MA) (Historical Studies; Public History)

• Leadership (MS)

• Multimedia Arts and Technology (MS)

• Philosophy (MA)

• Theology (MA) (Pastoral Ministry; Religious Education; Theology)

Doctorate • Clinical Psychology

• English

• Healthcare Ethics

• Philosophy

• Rhetoric

• Theology

Graduate School of Liberal Arts

duq.edu/liberalarts/graduate 412.396.6400 gradarts@duq.edu

Schools and Programs Schools and Programs

School of LawThe future of legal education is here at Duquesne University School of Law. Backed by more than 100 years of training lawyers for success, we’ve expanded our curriculum to prepare students to be practice-ready at graduation. Duquesne Law offers new skills training and subject-area concentrations, plus expanded bar prep and clinical placements, to name just a few opportunities. And Duquesne Law is a leader in making law school affordable. National Jurist in 2014 named Duquesne Law one of only six private institutions nationwide ranked as a “Best Value” law school. Among academic and financial variables, the magazine considered tuition, student debt accumulation, employment success, bar passage rate and cost of living. Here are a few more Duquesne Law distinctions to consider:

• Our Legal Writing Program is ranked No. 12 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Schools 2015.

• We’ve doubled hands-on experiences through our clinical, fellowship, pro bono and externship programs. The new Tribone Center for Clinical Legal Education is home to it all, including our Veterans Clinic—the first criminal law clinic in the country. 

• As legal markets evolve, our Career Services Office offers new programs, such as Lawyers on Location, targeted solo and small firm practice seminars, and dozens of others in partnership with alumni.

• Class sizes are small here, and faculty and administrators are accessible in and out of the classroom.

• Optional concentrations allow students to leverage their law degrees and pursue a focused curriculum that corresponds to their areas of interest in the law.

• Our award-winning trial and appellate moot court teams provide valuable experience and the chance to participate in regional and national competitions across the country.

• Three U.S. Supreme Court justices, the U.S. Attorney General and numerous other distinguished legal scholars have come to campus for student events.

Programs:

Juris Doctor (JD)• Full-time Day, Part-time Evening and Part-time Day

LL.M. for Foreign Lawyers• Bar and Non-bar Tracks

Joint Degrees:• Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration

School of Law/John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business

• Juris Doctor/Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management

School of Law/Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

• Juris Doctor/Master of Divinity School of Law/Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

• Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Healthcare Ethics School of Law/McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts

• Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Philosophy School of Law/McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts

• Duquesne Law is located just blocks from downtown businesses, courthouses, agency offices and law firms, convenient to placement locations and jobs.

• As graduates, our students work with Duquesne Law’s distinguished faculty and alumni in new ways through bar associations, law firms and business groups in community service.

Discover why the best and the brightest students and young professionals are interested in joining our active network of more than 7,500 Duquesne Law graduates.

duq.edu/law 412.396.6296 lawadmissions@duq.edu

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A graduate nursing degree—you’re making a critical choice to further your career, and we’re making it as convenient as possible for you to make that decision. Here you’ll find an energetic, welcoming learning community. You’ll also find rigorous online programs and outstanding support that will enable you to advance your career on your own terms—from anywhere at any time.

The Duquesne University School of Nursing is an early adopter and innovator in online graduate nursing education. We were the first in the nation to offer a completely online Ph.D. in Nursing degree, and we continue to offer working nurses like you the opportunity to advance your career.

You’ll learn from nationally recognized faculty—experts and specialists whose work as researchers, practitioners and scholars is making important contributions to nursing. Our faculty are community focused and service oriented as evidenced by professional accomplishments as well as personal commitments. Our nursing courses are structured so that students share their learning and motivate each other.

Apart from the convenience that online learning offers, you can be assured that you’re earning a degree from a widely respected nursing school. We have twice been named a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence, and U.S. News & World Report places our online graduate programs in the top 10 in the nation.

Service to the poor and underserved, as well as taking a leadership role in the struggle for justice and equity in health care, are profoundly important in our approach to nursing education. We promote sensitivity for diverse cultures and people through our Community Based Health & Wellness Center for Older Adults. We are a community of scholars dedicated to assisting student research. We offer opportunities for graduate students to study abroad and explore global health care as well as the chance to perform research with members of our faculty through our Center for Research for Underserved and Vulnerable Populations.

Programs:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)• Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse

Practitioner • Forensic Nursing• Nursing Education and Faculty Role

Post-Master’s Certificates• Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse

Practitioner • Forensic Nursing• Nursing Education and Faculty Role

Doctorate • DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)• Ph.D. in Nursing 

School of Nursing

duq.edu/nursing/graduate 412.396.6550 nursing@duq.edu

Schools and Programs Schools and Programs

Mary Pappert School of Music

The Mary Pappert School of Music is an international leader in equipping students to meet the challenging and diverse demands of a career in music performance, education, technology and sacred music. Students stay on the cutting edge of what the music industry demands because our faculty are actively engaged as teaching and performing professionals, both within the walls of the University and around the world. Students can expect an education that fully prepares them for the demands of the 21st century in a nurturing, challenging and artistically rewarding environment.

As a graduate student at the Mary Pappert School of Music, your studies will place you side-by-side with distinguished world-class musicians and teachers, including members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Ballet and Opera Orchestras, and the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra. You will learn from professors and pedagogues who have achieved international status as leaders in their profession as scholars, authors, researchers, conductors and performers. Students perform over 200 concerts and recitals every year both on- and off-campus, and our faculty and students reach a worldwide audience through recordings and live radio broadcasts.

Graduate students enjoy an envious position of having state-of-the-art recording facilities, digital piano labs and computer labs. We also are blessed to be an All-Steinway School, with 68 pianos available and over 60 practice/rehearsal spaces.

The Mary Pappert School of Music’s commitment to mentoring and professional guidance is clear in the 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Our professors take a strong personal interest in the education and careers of their students and foster lifelong relationships as part of the greater Duquesne community. Our faculty and students are committed to active service both locally and worldwide, including projects in Pittsburgh and in parts of Europe along with educational partnerships with leading conservatories in both Asia and Europe.

We are proud of the outstanding achievements of our students. Their accolades include winning competitions at the highest international levels such

Programs:

Master’s of Music (MM) • Music Education • Music Performance• Music Technology• Sacred Music

Certificates • Artist Diploma in Performance (Orchestral

Instruments, Voice, Organ, Collaborative Piano)• Artist Diploma in Chamber Music• Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Music Education• Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Music Therapy

as the Metropolitan Opera, GRAMMY Awards, and major piano and chamber music competitions. Duquesne graduates occupy positions in major orchestras, universities, churches, opera companies and recording studios around the globe. Music education graduates are recognized leaders in the profession, appearing at national and state conferences while being publishing in leading journals.

All of our degree and certificate programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and we hold additional accreditations from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the National Council for Teacher Accreditation and the American Music Therapy Association. 

duq.edu/music 412.396.6080 musicadmissions@duq.edu

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Admissions Process

Each academic school handles its own graduate admissions process. As a result, admission criteria will vary according to the programs in which you are interested. Be sure to check the appropriate school’s website for the specific requirements.

For most programs, you will be required to submit an online application. (This is also true for select programs that use a centralized application system.) All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from each college they attended, even if it was for only one course. Most programs also require letters of recommendation and a personal statement.

LSAT scores are required for the School of Law. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs. GRE, GMAT or MAT scores are required for some master’s programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview. All international students are also required to complete TOEFL. Questions about applying can be directed to the individual program of interest or to gradadmissions@duq.edu.

Duquesne University offers a number of fully and partially online graduate programs. An innovator in elearning, Duquesne has been serving online students in many states and countries for nearly 20 years. We were the first in the nation to offer a completely online Ph.D. in Nursing. 

Graduate online programs include Leadership, Nursing and Education. Please visit duq.edu/onlinecampus for a complete list of programs.

Our online programs are student-centric and distinguished by the close relationships students create with professors and classmates through small class sizes. As a Duquesne online student, you will have:

• Advising and support services to help you reach your academic and career goals

• Technical help and academic resources

• A student support success network

• Many and varied opportunities to engage with your faculty and peers

• The flexibility to complete coursework while involved in work, family and other activities

• Courses taught by the same acclaimed faculty who teach courses on campus

• Courses using technologies to provide the optimum online learning experience

There are some states in which Duquesne does not offer online programs. Please visit duq.edu/onlinecampus for the most current information.

Online Programs

Schools and Programs

Duquesne University’s Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of the most highly regarded schools of pharmaceutical science in the nation. With a dedication to world-class education and research, our mission is to educate and mentor students who advance the profession of pharmacy and pharmaceutical research to improve the health outcomes of patients and their communities.

Our programs are designed for students with an undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, pharmacy, allied health sciences, social/behavioral sciences or business. We offer advanced education, research and degree programs in four areas of the pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy administration.

Students can expect rigorous academic programs and a positive, supportive educational community where students receive personalized attention and professional mentorship from the members of our internationally acclaimed faculty. Through a multidisciplinary approach to interactive teaching and research, students of the graduate school are exceptionally well prepared for rewarding careers in which they will have a measurable impact on the lives of others.

Our laboratories are newly renovated and equipped with state-of–the-art analytical instrumentation, and our graduate pharmacy students enjoy a comprehensive mentorship program with their research advisers. Students learn and work with faculty members who are recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of research that they conduct at Duquesne. For example, Dr. Aleem Gangjee, a professor of medicinal chemistry, holds four concurrent RO1 NIH grants to support his research in drug discovery.

Each of our graduate programs is designed with a curriculum that is competency based, and we have a formal assessment program to determine learning outcomes and closely monitor the progression of our students.

Our graduates have gained positions in the pharmaceutical industry, in government with regulatory authorities and in academic positions, or have continued on to post-doctoral training.

Programs:

Master’s (MS)• Medicinal Chemistry• Pharmaceutics• Pharmacology• Pharmacy Administration

Doctorate (Ph.D.)

• Medicinal Chemistry• Pharmaceutics• Pharmacology

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Mylan School of Pharmacy

duq.edu/pharmacy/graduate 412.396.1172 gsps-adm@duq.edu

Other Financial Options to ConsiderDuquesne Monthly Payment PlanThe University offers five- and 12-month payment plans through Nelnet, a third-party vendor. The plans are administered through the Duquesne Student Accounts Office, but monthly payments are sent to Nelnet. To enroll, visit duq.edu/student-accounts.

• The annual enrollment fee is $125 for a 12-month plan and $75 for a one-semester plan.

• The amount of payment in each plan is estimated. For example, directly billed charges (tuition, fees) less financial aid = payment plan amount.

Employer Tuition ReimbursementMany companies provide tuition reimbursement for their employees. Check with your benefits office.

For additional information on the financial aid programs and services offered through Duquesne University, visit duq.edu/graduate-financing or the department of intended study.

Invest in yourself.

Next to the purchase of a home, a college education is often the largest financial commitment we make. Just as a home’s value increases over time, the value of a Duquesne graduate education also increases over time. It is important to remember that, although the cost of a graduate education involves a significant financial commitment, you can better understand and appreciate its value when your view it as a long-term investment.

Tuition Tuition varies by program of study. Refer to duq.edu/grad-tuition for up-to-date, program-specific tuition information.

Types of Financial AidWe can help you identify and obtain sources of graduate education financing. Here is a brief list of funding sources. For more information about these opportunities and financing your graduate education, visit duq.edu/graduate-financing.

• Graduate and Teaching Assistantships

• Academic-Based Scholarships

• Loans

• Employment Students may apply for any part-time position posted on Duquesne University’s employment website (duq.edu/work-at-du/employment). On the site, students should follow the links for Support Staff or Professional and Managerial Staff and be sure to follow the instructions when applying for the positions listed there.

• Outside Scholarships Sites that promote free scholarship lists and related services vary widely in terms of quality. Never pay money or supply credit card information in order to obtain scholarship advice. Barring that, it does not hurt to try some free scholarship searches and evaluate the offerings. Visit duq.edu/graduate-financing for a list of such sites.

Special financial awards are available on select graduate programs.

Visit duq.edu/ special-awards to view a list of select programs and eligibility requirements.

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Duquesne University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104; 267.284.5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Graduate Admissions Office gradadmissions@duq.edu412.396.6219duq.edu/graduate