Get ready for something more. I know you’re getting a lot of college brochures in the mail. When I was in high school, I did too. And sometimes, it felt like everyone was saying the same thing. Here’s the thing. Duquesne really is different. And I love it. I want to tell you why Duquesne was the right choice for me. And it might just be the right choice for you, too. An experience that will define you. 1 this campus My senior year of high school, I applied to a lot of schools. Nearly a dozen. I wanted to keep my options open. But as soon as I stepped foot on Duquesne’s campus for a tour, my decision was made. I knew this would be my college home. Duquesne is this beautiful campus on a hill, overlooking downtown Pittsburgh, South Side and one of the city’s three rivers. And if you take a five-minute walk down the hill (we call it the Bluff), you’re in the middle of everything the city has to offer. A location that will inspire you. 4 Home away from home. Big city life with a small town feel. I love going to Dukes games I can walk to an internship right downtown and watching my friends play I live for the Chobani This is where I take my favorite yogurt bar in the Union It’s great to be within walking distance class on Tuesdays and Thursdays of Steelers, Pirates and Pens games Market Square has awesome The views from Pittsburgh’s It’s so great to run into friends cafes and restaurants riverfront trails are just the best walking down A-Walk I hit the gym at the Power Center From Lady Gaga to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, entertainment options are endless DU IS RIGHT HERE 5 6 We believe that Straight to the Core rigorous academics Duquesne’s core curriculum provides all students, lead to your success. regardless of major, with an educational foundation Broad learning, ethical development and the courage that expands your thinking, engages your heart and to lead. That’s what our world demands today. And energizes your spirit. Core that’s exactly the education you’ll receive. theme areas are creative More than an education. You’ll learn to think critically and sharpen your mind arts, faith and reason, global diversity and social justice. HALLMARKS OF on real-world challenges. Nurture your sense of right A DUQUESNE and wrong. Here, you’ll lay the intellectual and ethical EDUCATION foundation that will help you succeed throughout life. Out-of-the-Box Core A better way of living your life. Classes You’ll Love Because the real value of a Duquesne education is Critical Thinking in how well it prepares you to grow throughout a Roller Coaster Science Problem Solving lifetime of success. Embrace every History of Hip Hop Leadership challenge as you Honesty Philosophy of Animals discover your Integrity Italy Through Italian Film Service to Others life’s passion. 7 8 Distinguished faculty dedicated to students. Average student-faculty class ratio size of 28 14:1 My professors know me by name. They’re so much more than teachers. They’re world- renowned scholars. Researchers. Mentors. My professors know their stuff and are so relatable. But even beyond that, some of them have personally helped me connect to internships and other great career experiences. Professors who will inspire you. 9 Schools Palumbo-Donahue McAnulty College Biomedical of Study School of Nursing School of Business of Liberal Arts School of Education Engineering Prepare to excel in the rapidly changing Learn from experienced business faculty and The liberal arts form the heart of a Duquesne Our selective Leading Teacher Program Get prepared for a growing field with a profession of nursing. While you’re gaining develop the leadership, practical, and world- education—the intellectual and ethical shapes educators for prominent careers in variety of career and graduate/medical the necessary skills, knowledge, and clinical ready skills needed to achieve your full potential foundation for a rewarding career and a life education, with a focus on social justice and school opportunities. The major in biomedical experience to deliver the best patient care as an ethical business professional. That’s what that means something more. Prepare for your working with diverse student populations. engineering is select and features a high- possible, you’ll be inspired to develop personal we call “business from a higher perspective.” career or graduate program by choosing from Experience a variety of education field quality, interdisciplinary curriculum as well as and ethical values that make you not just a health 30+ majors and minors in the College. settings, beginning in your freshman year. meaningful research experiences with a focus care provider, but a health care leader. on biomedical optics and sensors. schools where you’ll discover your passion duq.edu/nursing duq.edu/business duq.edu/liberal-arts duq.edu/education duq.edu/bme When you graduate, Bayer School of Natural and John G. Rangos Sr. Mary Pappert School choose from Environmental Sciences School of Health Sciences School of Music of Pharmacy School of Law Become a well-rounded, scientific thinker through Our health sciences programs emphasize the Rigorous instruction from leading musicians Our outstanding academic program, hands- We look for the best and brightest students challenging classes and applied study in the lab. As scientific and interpersonal aspects of clinical and access to state-of-the-art facilities will on training, and nationally recognized to join our community of scholars, and we a student scientist, you'll have opportunities to do practice. The curriculum typifies the teamwork and help you sharpen your technique and prepare research leadership prepare graduates for prepare them for success every step of the graduate, professional, undergraduate majors real research starting freshman year. All to prepare collaboration among health professionals in the for a career in music. Duquesne student successful, rewarding careers dedicated way. You’ll be trained to a high degree of and doctoral programs, to choose from across you for a rewarding career or graduate school. modern American health care environment. ensembles are among the finest university- to improving the health and well-being of professional skill with a special sensitivity including those in our the university level performance experiences anywhere. patients and their communities. to ethical and moral concerns. School of Law duq.edu/science duq.edu/health-sciences duq.edu/music duq.edu/pharmacy duq.edu/law 11 12 Dual-degree programs Pre-professional and Bachelor of Science/ special programs Master of Science All programs Pre-Law Biochemistry/Biotechnology University-wide and open to • 3-3 Early Admissions Law • Health Management Systems • Pharmacy—PharmD Biology/Biotechnology students in any major. • History • Philosophy Chemistry/Biotechnology • Accounting • Physical Therapy—DPT Biology/Education • Athletic Training • Information Systems Management • Physician Assistant Studies—MPAS Chemistry/Education Accelerated 3-3 Law • Integrated Marketing Communication • Physics Physics/Education Earn a bachelor’s degree (BSBA or BA) and a • International Business • Binary Engineering (Physics/Engineering) • Political Science Biology/Environmental Science and Management Duquesne University JD degree in six years. • Biochemistry • International Relations • Pre-Law Chemistry/Environmental Science and Management • Biology • Pre-Medical Environmental Science/Environmental • Biomedical Engineering • Journalism—Multiplatform • Psychology Science and Management Pre-Med/Health • Business—General • Public Relations and Advertising For students pursuing careers in medical or • Liberal Arts Self-Designed Major other health-related fields, the Pre-Medical • Chemistry • Rhetoric BSBA/BA and Health Professions Program can guide • Classical Civilizations • Management Select any combination of majors— you through complex medical and professional school applications, and help with interview skills. • Classical Greek • Marketing • Secondary Education—English (7–12) one from the Palumbo-Donahue You can also learn basic clinical skills and earn • Classical Languages • Mathematics • Secondary Education—Latin (7–12) School of Business and one from certifications through pre-medical • Classical Latin • Modern Languages • Secondary Education—Mathematics (7–12) the McAnulty College of Liberal Arts. learning opportunities. • Communication Studies • Multimedia • Secondary Education—Social Studies (7–12) Learn more at duq.edu/pmhpp • Computer Science • Music—BA • Sociology BSBA/MAcc • Corporate Communication • Music Education • Spanish Earn a BSBA in Accounting and a Master of • Music Performance • Speech-Language Pathology—MS Reserve Officer Training Corps • Digital Media Arts • Music Technology • Sports Information and Media Accountancy (BSBA/MAcc) in four-and-a-half to five years. The BSBA/MAcc fulfills the 150-credit • Music Therapy • Sports Marketing (ROTC) requirement to sit for the CPA exam. It also • Economics (Business) • Music with Elective Studies in Business • Supply Chain Management Army, Air Force, and Navy. includes a full-time co-op experience. • Economics (Liberal Arts) For more information on ROTC, call 412.396.1709 (Air Force and Army) • Education Early Level Program (PK–4) • Nursing • Theater Arts or 412.268.5109 (Navy). • Education Middle Level Program (4–8) • Nursing—RN-BSN • Theology Biomedical Engineering/BSN • Education—Undecided • Nursing—Second Degree Duquesne created the first dual biomedical Minors are available for students in some • English engineering and nursing degree in the nation. • Entrepreneurship • Occupational Therapy—OTD schools. Minors include African Studies, Art History, Film Studies, Jewish Studies, Modern • Environmental Chemistry Some extra help with freshman year. Languages, Music, Theater Arts, Web Design, School of Education • Environmental Science and Women’s and Gender Studies. Students who apply to Duquesne and show potential Dual-Degree Programs • Finance Programs subject to change. The Undergraduate but don’t meet requirements for direct admission may • Forensic Science and Law—MS Catalog is the official university and major BA/BSEd unless indicated. be invited to enroll in the Gussin Spiritan Division. program catalog of entry.