Today's elementary and high school science teachers require a solid foundation in the sciences along with strong teaching skills. Duquesne University offers a five-year program resulting in a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or physics and a Master of Science in Education.

Students enroll in the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences and apply to the Graduate School of Education in their junior year. In an environment which emphasizes modern science teaching, as well as cutting-edge research, students are effectively prepared for their careers in science education.