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Instructional Technology Specialist Certification

RMU's Instructional Technology Specialist Certification Preparation program is designed for individuals who wish to apply their skills and interests in technology to a school setting. Students completing this program and passing any required state tests may apply for certification as an instructional technology specialist for grades K-12 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume
  • PA State Certification/License

Curriculum

15 Credits

EDUC6060 Curriculum Design and Development
EDUC6100 Multimedia Design
EDUC6120 Instructional Leadership and Management
EDUC7903 Internship (Candidate must spend at least 160 hours working in a public school setting under the direction of a media specialist or instructional technology specialist.)
 
Plus one course from:
EDUC6030 Introduction to Theory of Online Education
EDUC6110 Computers in the Classroom
EDUC6210 Internet/Basic Web Page Design
EDUC6224 Video Production for Teachers

Students may earn the M.S. in Instructional Leadership degree by completing these additional seven courses:

EDUC6010 Theories of Learning and Instruction
EDUC6020 Assessment and Educational Statistics
EDUC6090 Learning Systems and Instructional Decision-Making
EDUC6130 Research Seminar
Three Graduate Electives (9 credits)

The Instructional Technology Specialist Certification Preparation program focuses on the improvement of the learning process and instruction through the use of appropriate instructional media. The program prepares you to diffuse and manage instructional technology, support instructional technology planning efforts, integrate technology into the curriculum, teach media and technological literacy, establish partnerships to support the use of technology and establish priorities related to technology.

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 basis.

 
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 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.  

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.

Payment Options

Payment Methods

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.

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