Area I (21 credits)
| EDUC6010 | Theories of Learning/Instruction |
| EDUC6020 | Assessment/Educational Statistics |
| EDUC6060 | Curriculum Design and Development |
| EDUC6090 | Learning Systems and Instructional Decision-Making |
| EDUC6120 | Instructional Leadership Management |
| EDUC6130 | Research Seminar |
| EDUC6140 | Instructional Leadership Practicum |
Area II - 3 credits
One from:
| EDUC6000 | Critical Issues Affecting American Education |
| EDUC6040 | The Learning Environment |
| EDUC6080 | Special Learning Problems |
| EDUC6170 | The Reflective Learner |
| EDUC6400 | Reading Strategies Across the Curriculum |
Area III - 3 credits
One from:
| EDUC6030 | Introduction to Theory of Online Education |
| EDUC6100 | Multimedia Design |
| EDUC6110 | Computers in the Classroom |
| EDUC6210 | Internet/Basic Web Page Design |
Area IV - Specialization Track (9 credits)
Elementary Education Track
| ELED6800 | Enhancing Instruction in Elementary Social Studies |
| ELED6810 | Enhancing Instruction in Elementary Mathematics and Science |
| ELED6820 | Enhancing Instruction in Elementary Reading and Language Arts |
English Education Track
| ENGL6000 | Rhetoric and Composition |
| ENGL6010 | Linguistics and Pedagogy |
| ELIT6020 | Literature and Pedagogy |
Mathematics Education Track
| MATH6070 | Pedagogical Strategies and Advanced Topics of Trigonometry and Calculus |
| MATH6080 | Pedagogical Strategies and Advanced Topics of Algebra and Geometry |
| MATH6010 | Practicum Teaching Math with Technology |
Sport Management Track
| SPMG6600 | Sport in Society |
| SPMG6601 | Sport Management |
| SPMG6602 | Sport Marketing and Promotions |
Most of our graduate programs can be completed in 27 months or less, through in-class, online or hybrid study. Take classes one night a week through your course of study. Admission is rolling and classes start fresh every eight weeks. You can also choose to pursue your degree full- or part-time.
The program includes a practicum that provides you with the opportunity to conduct a field-based project. You will work with teachers, managers, administrators or other decisionmakers and policy-makers in an educational setting to perform this on-site, guided practical experience. You may choose to focus your practicum in your specialization area.
Through learning opportunities that are continually improved and updated, we provide enhanced opportunities to clear the way for our students’ success. In addition, our academic departments and programs have close ties with professional communities, providing valuable connections for our students.
Our programs support the intellectual, social, and personal development of students. They also prepare individuals through the integration of technology, effective communication skills, and the application of theory into practice. Overall, students will experience a dynamic combination of in-class and exciting engagement opportunities that fully prepare them for the many challenges that classroom teachers and applied psychology/social science working professionals manage on a daily basisThe School of Education and Social Sciences faculty is comprised of caring individuals who accept the responsibility for educating the "whole" student at RMU. Consequently, our faculty members are specialists in their areas of expertise who effectively implement sound instructional practices when teaching and just as importantly, they engage students in a variety of purposeful enrichment activities outside the classroom setting. As all faculty possess related work experience as practitioners in the field, such as principals, superintendents, teachers, researchers, authors, psychologists, counselors, etc., students learn from them first-hand what it takes to succeed.
The Leadership track is designed for educators interested in setting goals, allocating resources to instruction, managing curricula, monitoring lesson plans and evaluating programs.
The Elementary Education track is designed for elementary teachers who wish to enhance their expertise with a master's degree, or for those currently pursuing elementary teacher certification.
The English Education track is designed for secondary English or communications teachers who wish to enhance their expertise with a master's degree, or for those currently pursuing secondary teacher certification in English or communication.
The Mathematics Education track is designed for secondary mathematics teachers who wish to enhance their expertise with a master's degree, or for those currently pursuing secondary teacher certification in mathematics.
The Sport Management track is designed for individuals in scholastic athletics and recreation management. The program develops a core of sport management, public relations, marketing and other skills required of leaders in these fields.
In an effort to help students meet their education expenses, Robert Morris University offers the following tuition payment options. On the posted due date, payments are accepted until 5 p.m. in the Student Support Center. Payments may be made via ePay after the deadline.
Robert Morris University accepts tuition payments by cash, check, money order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover). Tuition payments may be made to the Office of Student Financial Services by mail, phone (412-397-6260), or online via the RMU website at www.rmu.edu. Students should log in to Sentry Secured Services and go to Financial Status in eServices to use the ePay - PayNow option. ePay is available 24 hours a day to process credit card or check payments.