Liberal arts and sciences degree programs, based in the social sciences, sciences, and humanities, implore students to ask deep questions. Our programs let learners explore the nature of the individual, society, and our physical world – investigating not just the how but the why.
Learn to think critically – developing in-demand skills such as problem-solving, analytical thinking, research, quantitative reasoning, and oral and written communication. Equip yourself for a broad range of future possibilities, with a liberal arts and sciences degree from Rhode Island College.
“Throughout our history, we’ve been the place for first-generation college students. We’ve been the institution to go to for economic and social mobility. RIC makes a real difference in students’ lives.”-Dean Quenby Hughes, A.M, Ph.D.
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We offer a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and it's easy to get started toward pursing one.
The Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies (IPLWS) fosters connections and opportunities between Rhode Island College and its students and the Portuguese-speaking communities of Rhode Island. Find out more!
These points of pride and the words of our alumni say it all, but we hope that you'll come and experience Rhode Island College, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, for yourself.
"I never expected to be so much further ahead in grad school compared to my peers, yet there I was sitting in class thinking, 'I know this material already.' I already learned it at RIC."
Vega has worked his way up from Channel 6, Channel 10 and NBC Boston to a very large desk in City Hall.
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.