EDUCATION IS A PROFESSION, NOT JUST A VOCATION. IT IS ALSO A SERIOUSRESPONSIBILITY. AS AN EDUCATOR, I AM COMMITTED TO IMPROVING MYSELF SOTHAT I CAN BE THE BEST THAT I CAN BE. THAT IS THE TRUE MEASURE OF SUCCESS.
The School of Education and Social SciencesFOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS.
ON THE COVER:
“I was attracted to Robert
Morris University because of
the dual focus on instruction
and leadership. I see my future
as one of bridging the gap
between the classroom
and an institution, helping
educators get all of the
resources they need to do
a great job. RMU has that
kind of holistic approach,
seeing how management
and technology issues
impact education.
Mark Deitrick,
Ph.D. Instructional Management
and Leadership Student,
Professor, Community College
of Beaver County
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FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS.
ADVANCED DEGREES THAT DELIVER.
A graduate degree from Robert Morris University will expand your employment options and give you more
control over your future. Here, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with faculty, fellow students
and local business leaders that will follow you throughout your career.
Collaborative As a Robert Morris graduate
student, you won’t be going it alone.You will be surroundedby other motivated studentswho help to create an exciting,stimulating learningenvironment. Every class isenergized by students from a wide variety of backgrounds,professions and cultures.You will learn from your peers, and participate in a lively intellectual exchange of knowledge and ideas thatwill enhance your learningexperience and expand yourunderstanding and modes of thinking.
FlexibleRMU’s graduate programs
are available whenever you are. Our course offeringsallow you to work your classschedule around a busyprofessional and personal life. We offer evening andSaturday classes in eight-week,accelerated sessions.
Attending part time, you can complete a master’s degree in about two and a half years,while being able to concentrateon one course at a time.
We’re also wherever you are, with courses at our maincampus in Moon Township,our Center for Adult andContinuing Education indowntown Pittsburgh, andseveral satellite locations.
Practical Across the six schools
at RMU the faculty offer 18 graduate degree programs.Each program deals with a specific set of issues in a focused way that invitescritical thinking andencourages strong, effectivecommunication. RMU facultymembers have actual workexperience in the areas theyteach – and a point of viewthat combines the practicalwith the theoretical.You’llreceive a hands-on educationfrom business and industryprofessionals, allowing you to immediately apply what you learn.
SuccessfulAn advanced degree can
accelerate your career. And the right support can have apositive impact as you worktoward earning your degree.At RMU, you’ll have a facultyadvisor who will help you chart a career path, developmilestones and strategies, andmake the right professionalchoices. Additionally, RMU’sannual Career Expo is theregion’s largest job fair forcurrent students and alumni.As a result of this aggressive,ongoing approach to careerplacement, graduates of ourmaster’s degree programs have a placement rate of 95 percent.
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
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THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
MS&PhD
CULTIVATE SUCCESS IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES.
The School of Education and Social Sciences at Robert Morris
University offers you the unique opportunity to develop yourself
professionally through highly marketable, thoroughly practical
advanced degrees in education and leadership.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Instructional Management
and Leadership
Master of Science (M.S.)
• Business Education
• Instructional Leadership
With Concentrations In…
– Corporate Training
– Elementary Education
– English Education
– Instructional Leadership
– Math Education
– Sport Management
Teacher Certification
Preparation
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
– Applied Mathematics
– Business, Computer and
Information Technology
– Communications
– English
– Social Studies
• Instructional Technology
Specialist
TEACHING IS SUCH A WONDERFUL PROFESSION. AT RMU, I CAN PURSUE AN ADVANCED DEGREE, CUSTOMIZED TO MY OWN GOALS AND INTERESTS. RMU HELPS ME TAKE MY CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
The primary objective of thesegraduate programs is to provideeffective, advanced studies in areasrelating to shaping the learningenvironment, improving instructionalskills, and enhancing personal andprofessional development.
Our graduate and certificationprograms have practical relevance in both academic and corporateenvironments. These programs also can help you to achieve initial or additional teacher certification. Wealso seek to guide post-baccalaureatestudents to meet the necessaryrequirements to gain elementary and secondary teacher certification.
Robert Morris University is anestablished part of the educationalcommunity in Pennsylvania. Ouradvisory board consists of educationalumni, teachers and administratorsfrom schools where our graduates are employed. These professionalsprovide advice and input that help to keep our curriculum current and our program requirements challenging yet practical.
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FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS.
“At a school this size,
the interaction between
faculty and students
is a great intangible
benefit. Teachers really
get to know you,
especially in a cohort
program like the Ph.D.
You feel like part of an
extended family, where
everyone is accountable.
And someone is there
to offer encouragement
and support whenever
you need it.”
Claudia Armani, Ph.D. Instructional Management and Leadership Student,Glaxo SmithKline
“I like the small class size, and the friendly attitude of the faculty and staff. Education is very much driven
by larger government policy, and the experts at RMU help us to stay informed. Each step toward a graduate
degree is a big one, but the staff makes it feel manageable. I‘m using the master’s both to keep me current
and informed in my career as a high school teacher, and also as a steppingstone to my doctorate degree.
Amy Brewer, M.S. Instructional Leadership Student
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The Courses You Need at a Convenient Time and Place
The Moon Townshipcampus of Robert MorrisUniversity is a safe, convenient,suburban campus with avariety of evening, Saturdayand summer classes scheduled to fit into the busy life ofeducation professionals.We make it as easy as possiblefor you to fulfill PennsylvaniaLevel II, master’s or doctoraldegree requirements; or toexpand your career options in corporate training or sport management.
Doctor of Philosophy inInstructional Managementand Leadership
The Ph.D. in InstructionalManagement and Leadershipprepares you to obtain aconsensus and lead felloweducators and otherconstituents through a processof change.You will study bestpractices in supervision, the
“We attract many career changers; people who’ve long had it in their heart that they wanted
to teach. They are highly motivated and focused, and they have an added dimension to them,
either from their career or from raising a family. They step into a classroom ready to make
learning come alive for young people.”
Jon A. Shank, Ed.D., Professor of Education
MS&PhD
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FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS.
effectiveness as a leader andexpanding your knowledge of advanced educationalprinciples and practices.
Corporate Training Concentration:
This concentration provides an
extensive foundation in education
processes, so you’ll be prepared
to make major contributions to
a corporate training department.
Elementary Education Concentration:
This concentration is for post-
baccalaureates seeking elementary
education certification or for certified
teachers who wish to enhance their
expertise with a master’s degree.
English Education Concentration:
This concentration is for students,
especially post-baccalaureates,
seeking certification in secondary
English/communications who wish to
develop expertise in teaching, writing
and language/literature.
Instructional Leadership
Concentration: This concentration
focuses on the various aspects of
the learning process. You’ll broaden
your expertise to improve teaching
and learning, and to lead others to
do the same.
Math Education Concentration:
This concentration is for secondary
mathematics teachers who wish
to enhance their expertise with a
master’s degree, or for those
pursuing secondary mathematics
certification.
Sport Management Concentration:
School districts are always looking
for talented personnel to help
develop students’ teamwork abilities
through sports programs. An
expertise in sports allows teachers
to expand their roles as sponsors,
coaches and assistant coaches.
Master of Science (M.S.) in Business Education
This practical degreeprogram is designed for those who teach businessprinciples and practices inpublic, private and corporateeducational institutions. The30-credit program also canassist you in acquiring initial or additional secondary teacher certification in the areas of business, computer and information technology.
role of institutional leadershipin curriculum planning, andexplore theories and learntechniques for managing the instructional environment.The program is designed forteachers and administratorswho are serious aboutachieving the highest level of performance as managersand leaders of the instructionalprocess at all educational levels.
Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Leadership
Gain the credentials andprestige you deserve as aprofessional educator. Thisprogram will help you toadvance your career andachieve your personal andprofessional goals.
Choose from sixconcentrations: corporatetraining, elementary education,English education, instructionalleadership, math education orsport management. Theprogram builds on what youhave already learned on thejob, while improving your
Teacher CertificationPreparation
Would you like to take your experience and put it to work in the classroom?We’ve helped accountants,attorneys, engineers and many others move into new careers as educators.By studying part-time, youwon’t have to quit your jobuntil it is time to do studentteaching.You also can achieve teacher certification in tandem with either our M.S. in InstructionalLeadership or M.S. in BusinessEducation degree programs.
Certification Preparation Areas:
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
– Applied Mathematics
– Business, Computer and
Information Technology
– Communications
– English
– Social Studies
• Instructional Technology Specialist
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“Robert Morris builds
flexibility into the
program design. That
means I can achieve my
short-term goal, getting
my Level I certification,
while building toward
my master’s degree and
a Level II certification.
Some schools seem to
make you jump through
hoops for no reason.
RMU was the only
school that seemed
willing to put my
priorities first.”
David Dietz, M.S. Instructional Leadership and Teacher Certification Student
THE SUMMER TEACHERS ACADEMY IS GREAT. I WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE COURSES I NEEDED DURING MY SUMMER BREAKS, FULFILLING MY PENNSYLVANIA LEVEL II OBLIGATIONS.AND FOR GOOD MEASURE, I TOOK A FEW MORE COURSES AND I FINISHED WITH A MASTER’S DEGREE.
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FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS.
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY: THE SCHOOL THAT SUCCESS BUILT.
Well-ConnectedRMU schools and faculty maintain close ties with major corporations and key
industry and nonprofit leaders through formal advisory boards and ongoing consultingrelationships. Such alliances create a bridge between the classroom and the boardroom,linking applied knowledge, student readiness and employer satisfaction.
Industry insiders provide a sounding board and reality check, ensuring that ouracademic programs continue to serve real-world needs. We go the extra mile to keepgraduate case studies, courses and programs timely and relevant.
RMU Grads Are Recognized and Welcomed
Western Pennsylvania’s largest employers know RMU graduates and appreciate their exceptional
qualifications. You’ll find RMU graduate school alumni working at a wide array of companies
and organizations:
• Fisher Scientific
• GNC
• Highmark Blue Cross
Blue Shield
• Hopewell School District
• IBM
• Infinity Broadcasting
Corporation
• MACTEC Engineering
& Consulting
• Marconi Corporation plc
• Marsh Inc.
• Mellon Financial Corporation
• Michael Baker Corporation
• Morgan Stanley
• Mt. Lebanon School District
• ALCOA
• Allegheny Intermediate Unit
• AT&T
• Bayer
• Chartiers Valley School District
• Children’s Hospital
of Pittsburgh
• CIGNA HealthCare
• Computer Associates
International
• Del Monte Foods
• Deloitte Consulting
• Duquesne Light Company
• Eaton Corporation
• Ernst & Young
• Federated Investors
• PGT Trucking
• Pittsburgh Public Schools
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Quest Diagnostics
• Reed Smith LLP
• Schroeder Industries LLC
• Sewickley Academy
• Siemens Medical Solutions
• Sony
• The PNC Financial
Services Group
• UPMC
• United States Steel
• Westinghouse
• XEROX
How did Robert Morris
grow from a small business
school to a major regional
university with more than
5,000 undergraduate and
graduate students?
Simple: The success of
our graduates. We firmly
believe that every time
our graduates succeed,
we succeed. Every success
shows, once again, that
Robert Morris University
delivers an education that
works in the real world.
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YOUR FUTURE AND ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.
Time. Who has plenty to spare? That’s why we offer more courses, on more days, and in more locations. We makeit convenient, from start to finish,so that an advanced degree isalways within easy reach forbusy, working adults.
Main CampusA suburban campus located
on 230 acres in Moon Township,17 miles from downtownPittsburgh and 15 minutes fromPittsburgh International Airport.
Center for Adult and Continuing Education
Located in downtownPittsburgh, just steps from the “T”and among the nation’s seventhlargest concentration of Fortune500 corporate headquarters.
Satellite LocationsRMU offers graduate programs
at a variety of offsite locations,including Cranberry Township.Visit www.rmu.edu for a currentlisting of these locations.
Admissions: We’re Ready When You Are.
Students are considered for acceptance as soon as all application
materials are received and evaluated. Applications, official transcripts,
official test scores and letters of recommendation should be sent
directly to the Graduate Enrollment Office.
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