Vicki J. Donne, D.Ed
Department Head, Education
Professor of Education
Special education, reading instruction for deaf students, assistive technology
Early Learning and Development B.A.
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Education M.S.
The online Master of Science in Education is a comprehensive degree program designed to empower already certified educators and other professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to excel in today’s educational and professional settings.
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Education M.S. with Principal Certification
Students pursuing Principal Certification at RMU have the unique opportunity to earn a Master of Science in Education degree concurrently.
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MS in Education/Principal Certification Virtual Information Session
We invite you to learn more about the Education M.S. and Principal Certification program at Robert Morris University on our virtual information session. Join us as our campus experts talk about the benefits of pursuing your Master's degree or Graduate Certificate at RMU!
Interdisciplinary Studies B.S. or B.A.
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The B.S. and B.A. degree programs in Interdisciplinary Studies are designed for students wishing to take courses in a broad range of interconnected disciplines. Flexible requirements make it ideal for transfers, degree completion candidates, and students who prefer to design programs of study that meet their individual needs.
Structured Literacy
The certificate program in structured literacy is accredited through the International Dyslexia Association and is designed for teachers, reading specialists, speech language pathologists, and others who work with children in literacy. The 7-credit program provides the skills necessary to implement systematic, explicit multisensory phonics instruction to children with dyslexia and other reading differences. This certificate is offered at the graduate level.
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
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Are you ready for a career change? If you now want to pursue a career in education and have already earned a bachelor degree, the RMU post-baccalaureate teacher certification program is for you. Robert Morris University offers several non-degree post-baccalaureate teacher certification program options, and each option prepares our teacher candidates for an amazing career as a teacher.
The following seven program options are available:
Reading Specialist
The reading specialist program provides teachers with a comprehensive background in literacy. Through a blend of evening coursework and a 3-credit practicum with ELL or students with special needs at RMU’s on-site clinic under the direct supervision of an instructor, candidates are fully prepared for the Praxis exam and certification as reading specialists from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This certificate is offered at the graduate level.
Principal Certification
The principal certification program is for educators who have at least two years of teaching experience and wish to pursue career opportunities in school administrative positions. The program can be taken as a standalone for certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, or as part of an M.S. in Instructional Leadership. This certificate is offered at the graduate level.
Department of Education
Educators need to be dynamic communicators with a passion to make a difference. RMU’s Department of Education strives to produce highly effective teachers, specialists, and administrators who can make a positive impact on their schools and their pupils. The department promotes student success through an innovative and challenging curriculum, discipline-based research, and actual practice.