Robert Morris University offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in English Teacher Education. The goal of the program is to develop graduates committed to effective instruction that supports the intellectual, social, and personal development of all learners.
The RMU teacher certification program is nationally accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). Upon successful completion of this undergraduate degree program, the teacher candidate applies to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for teacher certification in secondary English (grades 7-12).
In addition to the course requirements listed below, each undergraduate education major must meet ten other certification requirements, all of which must be satisfied for the PDE to grant a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate to teach specific content areas at the secondary level.
Teaching is a highly respected profession which provides a regular daily and weekly work schedule, time off each year, excellent benefits, job security and opportunities to continue your education.
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2010 national mean bachelor-level, entry-level salaries: (information from the National Association of Colleges and Employers) |
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Elementary |
$30,513 |
Special Education |
$32,898 |
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Pre-Elementary |
$27,336 |
Specific Academic/Vocational |
$34,260 |
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Secondary |
$37,703 |
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2009 RMU Salary Survey: |
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Elementary Education |
Mean: $31,250 |
Range: $24,000 - $38,500 (based on three or fewer responses) |
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Business Education (M.S.) |
Mean: $40,539 |
Range: $30,000 - $55,000 |
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Below is a typical four-year course of study for English teacher certification, including major requirements and electives. Your own schedule will vary based on your own interests.
| FRESHMAN/Fall Semester | FRESHMAN/Spring Semester |
| Argument and Research | Study of Literature |
| Reading Literature: Coming of Age | Public Speaking and Persuasion |
| Math Reasong w/Applications | Schools and Society |
| General Psychology | General elective |
| Principles of Sociology | Fundamentals of Info. Systems |
| Statistics | |
| SOPHOMORE/Fall Semester | SOPHOMORE/Spring Semester |
| Dramatic Art of Shakespeare | Study of Rhetoric |
| Professional Communications | Teaching Special Needs Students |
| Educational Psychology | General elective |
| Study of Language | Creative Writing |
| General elective | Technology for Secondary Educators |
| JUNIOR/Fall Semester | JUNIOR/Spring Semester |
| Modern English Grammar and Editing | Instructional Design/Assessment |
| General elective | American Lit: 1865-Present |
| Teaching in Inclusive Sec. Classrooms | British Lit: 1789-Present |
| Reading Content/ELL | Seminar in English Studies |
| American Lit: Before 1865 | Writing Theories and Practices |
| British Literature to 1789 | General elective |
| SENIOR/Fall Semester | SENIOR/Spring Semester |
| Professional Semester | History elective |
| Conent Specific Pedagogy: Eng/Com | Survey of Economics |
| Student Teaching Seminar | Humanities: Art and Music |
| Student Teaching Internship: Eng/Com | Natural Sciences elective |
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General elective |
School of Education & Social Sciences - Advisory Committee School of Education & Social Sciences - Advisory Committee
A resource for faculty and students in teacher education is the advisory board, which consists of education alumni, teachers, and administrators from schools where our graduates are employed. These professionals provide advice and input on matters pertaining to the education profession which are helpful to the department in keeping the curriculum current and in keeping our program requirements challenging yet practical. Thus, it is the primary goal of the board to help keep Robert Morris at the cutting edge of teacher education offerings in the 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. One hundred percent of SESS full-time faculty hold a doctorate degree in their field and have strong backgrounds as teachers, researchers, counselors, psychologists, principals, superintendents, and authors. Students learn from them first-hand what it takes to succeed.
Scholarships are available based upon academic achievement.
For freshmen, high school grade point average and ACT/SAT scores are used. For transfer students, the cumulative grade point average of all college courses is used. Scholarships range from $1000 per year up to full tuition. (To calculate your scholarship eligibility, click here.)
Higher education is an investment in your future.
At Robert Morris University, we will work closely with you to show you how to finance your education through a combination of need-based financial aid, scholarships, and financing strategies to make your education attainable. RMU has one of the lowest tuition rates of all private institutions in the state, but we know that financing your education can be complicated, and your family might need help in understanding your options.
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