Instructional Leadership M.S.
The M.S. in Instructional Leadership degree program is designed for teaching professionals and those in corporate training and development. The curriculum focuses on developing effective leadership skills, nurturing student development, managing resources, creating curricula, understanding current trends in education, integrating technology into teaching and learning, and evaluating educational programs.
Save time and money while earning your master’s degree by adding courses for certification in ESL specialist, instructional technology specialist, post-baccalaureate teacher, supervisor of curriculum and instruction, principal, endorsement in autism spectrum disorder or online teaching.
The initial teacher preparation and advanced educator programs in the School of Nursing, Education, and Human Studies have been accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Contact Information
Susan W. Parker, Ph.D.
Department Head, Education
parkers@rmu.edu
412-397-6245
- Course Plan
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Fall
- EDUC6125 Instructional Leadership & Organization Learning
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- Any course in the Special Education discipline (6000 level or above)
- Any course in the Education discipline (6000 level or above)
Spring
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- EDUC6100 Development Instructional Materials Using Software
- Any course in the Special Education discipline (6000 level or above)
- Any course in the Education discipline (6000 level or above)
- EDUC6130 Educational Research Seminar
- EDUC6060 Curriculum Design & Assessment
Summer
- Course Plan: Fully Online
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Fall
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Spring
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- EDUC6130 Educational Research Seminar
- EDUC6010 Theories of Learning & Classroom Management
Summer
- Course Plan: Autism Spectrum Disorder Concentration
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One Year Completion
Fall
- SPED6080 Special Learning Needs (co-requisite SPED0608)
- SPED6055 Intro to Autism (co-requisite SPED0655)
- SPED6070 Communication & Special Education (co-requisite SPED0607)
- EDUC6060 Curriculum Design/Assessment
Spring
- EDUC6130 Educational Research Seminar
- SPED6060 Advanced Studies in Behavior (co-requisite SPED0606)
- SPED6075 Advanced Studies in Autism (co-requisite SPED0675)
- EDUC6120 Instructional Leadership/Management
Summer
Two Year Completion
Fall
Spring
- EEDUC6120 Instructional Leadership/Management
- SPED6060 Advanced Studies in Behavior (co-requisite SPED0606)
Fall
- SPED6055 Intro to Autism (co-requisite SPED0655)
- SPED6070 Communication & Special Education (co-requisite SPED0607)
Spring
Summer
- Course Plan: Instructional Technology Specialist Certification
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Summer
Fall
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- EDUC6610 Foundations of Online Teaching & Learning
- EDUC6620 Advanced Techniques in Online Instruction
- EDUC6130 Educational Research Seminar
Spring
- Course Plan: Online Teaching Certification
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Summer
Fall
- Choose 1:
- EDUC6610 Foundations of Online Teaching & Learning
- EDUC6620 Advanced Techniques in Online Instruction
- EDUC6130 Educational Research Seminar
Spring
- Course Plan: Principal Certification
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Fall
Spring
- Course Plan: Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
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Fall
Spring
Sample Courses:
These are some of the classes for students in this academic program:
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