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The Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Leadership online degree program at Robert Morris University builds on what students have mastered on the job, as well as in teacher education programs. The program will extend your abilities in a wide variety of areas to help you advance professionally.

The 36-credit degree program is designed for elementary or secondary school teachers, those in corporate training and development, or those in scholastic athletics and recreation management. Six specialization tracks are offered: Leadership, Corporate Training, Elementary Education, English Education, Mathematics Education and Sport Management.

Classes are taught by faculty members who are experts in education and related disciplines, and by practicing professionals who are leaders in the field. Fall and spring semester classes are offered in the evenings during eight-week terms. Many summer courses are also offered during the day for more intensive study.

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The Leadership track is designed for educators interested in setting goals, allocating resources to instruction, managing curricula, monitoring lesson plans and evaluating programs.

The Corporate Training track is designed for individuals who create and/or deliver instruction to adults in a business setting. Studies are applicable to a variety of industries, including government and nonprofit organizations.

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.

Instructional Leadership Core  (12 Credits Required)

Current Design/Assessment 
Educational Statistics             
Educational Research Seminar

(Choice of One Of The Following)

Instructional Leadership/Decision Making
Instructional Leadership/Management
Instructional Leadership Management/Organization 

Education Theory And Practice  (15 Credits Required)

(Choice of five of the following)

Critical Issues Affect American Education
Theories Of Learning/Instruction
Intro to Theory/Practice of On-Line Education
Managing The Learning Environment
Special Learning Needs             
Principles Of Inclusion             
Web Development For Educators      
Reading Across the Curriculum 

Computers And Technology  (3 Credits Required)

(Choice of one of the following)

Intro to Theory/Practice of On-Line Education
Integrting Instructional Technology
Web Development For Educators 

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.

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.

RMU graduate tuition rates are competitively set within the western Pennsylvania region. Also, many of our students find that their employers are willing to help pay for all or a portion of the cost of attendance, so we have procedures for third-party and delayed billing to meet the requirements of your human resources department. In addition, graduate students are eligible for student loans, and a there are a few graduate assistant positions available each year.
 
Ultimately, your graduate degree is an investment in your lifetime earnings and career path. The national data is clear: Those who own master's and doctoral degrees, on average, earn significantly more than those with a baccalaureate or less. And, those with advanced degrees report higher job satisfaction and upward mobility within their chosen professions.