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Your education degree can take you anywhere. In addition to the classroom, you will be prepared to lead in a variety of fields. Throughout your time here, you’ll be introduced to a host of opportunities that you never before knew were possible. Contact: Contact: Moore Rachael Services & Academic Student [email protected] 412.396.5193 School of Education Questions? We’re here to help! Let us know if help! Let to here We’re questions about any we can answer the School of Duquesne University, in general. life or college Education duq.edu/lead Skills for life. Thinking outside of the As a Duquesne education student, you will build a classroom. broad set of skills and expertise that you will use both professionally and personally, including: A degree from the School of Education will certainly prepare you to excel in the classroom. But did you know that it can also jumpstart a career beyond the traditional • Moral and Ethical Thinking school setting? Some of our alumni have moved on to • Communication Skills (Writing and Speaking) great careers as: • Working Collaboratively • Leadership • Corporate Trainer • Presentation Skills • Museum Educator • Planning and Organization • Education Consultant • Time Management • Program/Curriculum Designer Where are they now? • Attention to Detail • Public Health Educator Our alumni have successful careers inside and outside of the classroom, in and across the country. Examples include: • Experience Using Technology • Textbook & Children’s Book Writer/Editor Where are they now? • Ability to work with a diversity of people, • Education Researcher situations and ability levels • Higher Education Administrator (college Our alumni have successful careers inside and outside of the classroom, in Pittsburgh and across the country. Examples include: admissions, student life, etc.) • Public Policy Administrator in Education Going farther. • Entrepreneur (using visual display, communication and customer service skills) Museum Guide/Educational Suitcase Do your future plans include graduate school? An Mahoning County Historical Society Toddler Teacher education degree can also prepare you for advanced study The Glen Montessori School in a variety of areas, including: Director of Admissions & Student Activities Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh • Instructional Technology Program Instructor • English as a Second Language Passavant Memorial Homes Director of College Diversity (Multicultural Affairs) “Duquesne prepared me to be a master of self-reflection. King’s College It’s a process of always improving. You have to constantly • Special Education AKRON Owner, Program Developer and Instructor • Reading and Language Arts reflect and decide what’s important to keep for future use Dots & Doodles Art Studio K-6 Technology Coordinator and what’s not as important.” Marion Center Area School District • School Administration and Supervision • Education Policy Monica Ziemski Instructional Technology • School or Child Psychology B.S.Ed. Elementary Education, 2012 North Allegheny School District High School Geography Teacher • School Counseling M.S.Ed. Special Education— Grades PreK-8, 2014 PA Learners Online 9th Grade Reading Specialist & Social Studies Teacher • MBA Manheim Township School District Director of Retention Toddler Teacher • Law Capital University Children’s Home of Pittsburgh

“My experience in the Leading Teacher Program prepared PITTSBURGH Project Manager/Course Developer me for success by providing me with problem-solving skills. Carnegie Mellon University Assistant Director of Student Development I use it in my work every day: there’s always something that comes up unexpectedly, forcing you to think on your feet. ” Health Coach Coordinator of Athletics and Student Life UPMC Health Plan Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh PHILADELPHIA Nikolas Kouknas B.S.Ed. Secondary Education—Social Studies, 2014 Training Specialist M.S.Ed. School Counseling for Certified Education Management Corporation Teachers program, current student Staff Educator Carnegie Science Center Science on the Road Learn more about our alumni by visiting duq.edu/i-am-an-educator.