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B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (PreK-4)

USA

What will I learn?

Make a difference, learn to lead.

The Leading Teacher Program in Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) is designed to prepare you to be a leading teacher in preschool and elementary classrooms in Pennsylvania and in many other states.

Gain diverse classroom and field experience

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education, PreK-4 program is a 131-credit program that consists of courses and experiences organized into three major areas of study: University Core/General Education, Foundations of Education, and Professional Preparation. During your first two years of study, not only will you complete the majority of the General Education and Foundation courses, but you will also gain experience in the field starting in your freshman year. The faculty work with you to address professional standards in each of the early childhood curriculum areas through course projects and through implementation of the standards in fieldwork. Towards the end of your studies, you will have the opportunity to teach in an urban, suburban, or rural school. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to experience a part of your student teaching 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. Along with gaining experience in the classroom, starting in your Junior year, qualified students may begin graduate course work through our 5 year early start programs.

Which department am I in?

School of Education

Study options

Full Time (131 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$45,376.00 per year
USD $1,503
Start date

September 2025

Venue

School of Education

600 Forbes Ave.,

PITTSBURGH,

Pennsylvania,

15282, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission you must have graduated from a secondary school recognized as an acceptable equivalent to a U.S. high school and you must demonstrate a record of acceptable academic success. In general, undergraduate applicants are expected to obtain the U.S. equivalent of a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for most majors.

English Proficiency: TOEFL 70; IELTS 6.0

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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