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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
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- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Finance, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History, General
- Information Technology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Latin Language and Literature
- Latin Teacher Education
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Management Science
- Marketing, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nursing Science
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sports Communication
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Education
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 505
- Part-Time Faculty
- 485
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 48%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 29% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 20% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 5% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 38% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 20% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 1,004,776
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 1000
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Laws, Master of Music, Master of Science in Education, Master of Arts, Master of Science
Master's Programs of Study
- Bioethics
- Classics
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Foreign Languages Education
- History
- Law
- Mathematics Education
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Music
- Music Education
- Public History
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Special Education
- Theology
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Health Care Ethics, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Bioethics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Chemistry
- Law
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- School Psychology
- Special Education
- Theology
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