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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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“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

THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCESROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY

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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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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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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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Regional Learning Alliance at Cranberry Woods

The Center for Adultand Continuing Education


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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.

Monroeville

Pittsburgh

North Hills

AirportMoon Township

South Side

North Side

Sewickley

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Regional Learning Alliance at Cranberry Woods

The Center for Adultand Continuing Education

BCCCCranberry

6001 University Boulevard

Moon Township, PA 15108-1189

800-762-0097

www.rmu.edu


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