The B.S. in Business Education prepares students for rewarding middle school or high school teaching positions in business, computer and information technology. Students complete foundational studies in the business fields of accounting, marketing, and management as well as computer information systems. A final component of the program is a student teaching internship. Graduates of the program are qualified to apply for state certification to teach business, computer and information technology in grades 7-12 in Pennsylvania.
The initial teacher preparation and advanced educator programs in the School of Education and Social Sciences have been accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Admission Requirements
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To receive acceptance to Robert Morris University's education programs, students must meet one of the following sets of academic criteria listed here:
Additional admission requirements for RMU education programs are available on this page.
- Additional Program Details
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Consisting of education alumni, teachers, and school administrators, the Education Advisory Board provides advice and input on the curriculum and program requirements to help keep RMU at the cutting edge of teacher education.
Enrolled Students
An enrolled student is admitted to a teacher preparation program but has not completed the program during the academic year. Demographic information on enrolled students is here:
All student teachers complete a Teacher Work Sample (TWS) assignment, which demonstrates professional competencies, skills, and knowledge acquired during the teacher education program. The Aggregate Teacher Work Sample Ratings are here:
Program Completers
An individual who completed the program during the academic year is a program completer and not an enrolled student. Information on program completers are here:
Students must demonstrate professional competency knowledge by passing the Praxis or PECT exam in the content/discipline area. To see information on the Praxis II and PECT results for program completers from 2012-2017, click here.
Each student teacher is formally observed at least three times to assess their preparedness for the classroom. Written evaluations by the University Supervisor are scored using the PDE 430 Statewide Evaluation Form for Student Professional Knowledge. Program completers' PDE 430 ratings are here:
Sample Courses:
These are some of the classes for students in this academic program:
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