Undergraduate Special Education Programs offered in Rhode Island
Rhode Island College
Established in 1854, Rhode Island College is now the state's principal urban public institution
of higher learning. RIC offers 3 nationally recognized undergraduate programs in special education:
- Elementary Special Education (Grades K-8): Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Secondary Special Education (Grades 6-12): Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Special Education of Students with Severe/Profound Disabilities, Ages 3-21
Providence College
A Dominican institution of higher education founded in 1917 by the Bishop of the Diocese of
Providence. PC offers an Elementary/Special Education Program.
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Regina University
A Catholic college of the arts and sciences established in 1934 and located in Newport.
Salve Regina offers an Elementary/Special Education Program.
Community College of Rhode Island
Established by the General Assembly in 1960, CCRI offers general education courses thet may transfer into other
colleges in RI. CCRI also offers a Teacher Assistant Certification Program and an Associate Degree in Special Education
designed for Teacher Assistants and related service personnel.
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CCRI Special Education Transfer Guide (PDF document)


