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Secondary Education BA
With our Secondary Education bachelor's degree you'll teach, inspire and empower.
Your future classroom starts here, in RIC's Secondary Education Program.
In our Secondary Education Program you’ll learn to teach grades 6–12, spark curiosity, and help every student succeed. Secondary Education majors choose from one of the following concentrations: English, history/social studies, or mathematics. Start in a trusted program where you’ll gain in-classroom experience as early as your first year.
Why Earn a Secondary Ed Bachelor's Degree at RIC?
- Rhode Island College is the state’s leading institution for teacher education.
- Students pursing a Secondary Education degree gain teaching experience as early as their first year.
- An optional middle level education add-on credential is available for those interested in middle school (grades 5-8) certification.
- Topics covered include: lesson planning, educational psychology, special education practices, second language acquisition, assessments and critical writing.
Program Update: Enrollment in our general science (includes biology, chemistry, physics) concentration is currently suspended.
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Understand the courses you’ll take, the curriculum requirements to meet, and the concepts you’ll gain mastery of. This program also offers a minor program option. Get the detailed information you’re looking for.
RIC’s Feinstein School of Education and Human Development is a nationally recognized leader in the field and has a legacy of producing award-winning educators.
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Our beautiful 180-acre campus is just 40 minutes from the beach, 1 hour from Boston & 3 hours from NYC.
Our Educational Studies Faculty
In our program you'll learn from expert teachers and become one.
Dr. Jeremy P. Benson
- Associate Professor
Dr. Lesley M. Bogad
- Professor
Dr. Tommy Ender
- Associate Professor
Maria Guzman Antelo
- Assistant Professor
Alia Hadid
- Associate Professor
Dr. Sarah Hesson
- Professor
Dr. Janet D. Johnson
- Professor
Dr. Rudolf V. Kraus
- Associate Professor
Dr. Charles H. McLaughlin
- Professor
Dr. Victoria Restler
- Associate Professor
Dr. Rebecca Shipe
- Professor
Laura A. Stambaugh
- Assistant Professor
Melissa Venegas
- Assistant Professor
Hear From a Student
Lisa (Bucci) Cante
“As a teacher, my primary goal is to make sure that all of my students feel comfortable with me in the classroom. I want them to feel that the classroom is their space and that they belong there.”
– Secondary Education Major
Two-Time RIC Graduate Honored
Susan Craven recognized for her school’s impressive performance
Program Details
Course Information
Please Note: There is no longer a secondary admissions process for this program. Applicants only need to apply through our general Admissions & Financial Aid processes.
Concentrations
English
If you are interested in teaching secondary education English, Rhode Island College provides the highest level of teacher preparation and a wide variety of field experiences. Our faculty are dynamic educators and scholars who place emphasis on social justice and antiracist thought and action in the classroom and community. We emphasize empowering students, teachers and communities, and we cultivate teachers as writers and inquirers. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible for full certification to teach English in grades 9-12 in Rhode Island. You will also be eligible to pursue endorsement in English as a second language or special education.
History/Social Studies
Rhode Island College's secondary education history/social studies program has earned national recognition from the National Council for the Social Studies, and our graduates are known throughout the state and region for their strong teacher preparation. In this program, you will learn from dynamic faculty from History, Political Science, and other departments who place inquiry and relationship-building at the center of learning. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible for full certification to teach grades 7-12 social studies in Rhode Island.
Mathematics
As the state’s premier higher education institution for training mathematics teachers, our graduates are in demand in Rhode Island and throughout the region and many have been awarded for excellence in teaching mathematics at the local, regional and national levels. Our dynamic faculty are both educators and scholars with expertise in integrating STEM, Common Core standards and other best practices into the classroom. In addition, your field experiences will prepare you to work with diverse student populations. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible for full certification to teach mathematics in grades 9-12 in Rhode Island. You will also be eligible to pursue endorsement in English as a second language or special education.
Minor in Educational Studies
Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. Minor areas at RIC complement and reinforce all major areas of study. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job, internship and volunteer opportunities.
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Department of Educational Studies
In the Department of Educational Studies, we teach you how children grow and develop and help you to use that knowledge to create learning environments and experiences that will benefit children for life.
- phone401-456-8018
- placeHorace Mann Hall 339, 352 RI College Road, No. Providence, RI 02911
