Undergraduate Programs & Certificates

Undergraduate Business Programs

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Learn how to compete in tomorrow's economy today at the nationally accredited Rhode Island College School of Business. Our real-world education prepares students to build careers and become transformational leaders in economics, finance, management, marketing and accounting. Our programs combine a rigorous academic foundation in theory with practical application and experiential learning, and integrate the understanding and use of technology throughout the curriculum. We prepare students to work at the cutting edge of a worldwide economy through a focus on the development of communication and team skills, as well as the cultivation of ethical and global perspectives.

Advertising
Credit Counselor
Customer Service
Loan Officer
Management Trainee
Manager
Marketing Analyst
Marketing Manager
Operations Manager
Product Sales
Project Manager
Property Manager
Public Relations Specialist
Real Estate Broker
Tax Examiner

Programs	Degree Awarded	Program Type(s)	Certificate Type(s)
Accounting	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Computer Information Systems	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Computer Science	Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Cybersecurity	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Data Analytics		Minor
Economics	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Finance	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Health Care Administration	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
International Business		Minor
Interscholastic Athletic Administration			Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Long-Term Care Administration			Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Management Concentrations General Management, Human Resources Management, Operations Management	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Marketing	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Sports Management	Bachelor of Science	Major
Web Development		Minor

Undergraduate Education Programs

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Rhode Island College was founded in 1854 (then the Rhode Island State Normal School) for the purpose of training teachers and to this day it educates more teacher candidates than any institution in the state. The Feinstein School of Education and Human Development (FSEHD), as well as some education-focused programs in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, prepare future educators for a wide range of classrooms, administrative offices, grade levels and specializations. In 2019, FSEHD launched a new curriculum that is on the cutting edge of teacher education nationwide, and our programs consistently rank among the best in the region. Whether you aspire to teach art in elementary school or physical education in high school, specialize in early childhood education or English language learners, work as a guidance counselor or school psychologist, remain in the classroom or ascend to the principal's office, Rhode Island College will prepare you to be a leader in your field.

Community Affairs Worker
Curriculum Developer
ELL Instructor
Recreation Worker
Researcher
Special Education Teacher
Teacher (Pre-K thru Secondary Level)
School Librarian
Youth worker

Programs	Degree Awarded	Program Type(s)	Certificate Type(s)
Art Education	Bachelor of Science	Major
Early Childhood Education Concentrations Birth to Three, Community Programs, Teaching	Bachelor of Science	Major	Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Elementary Education B.A. Concentrations Mathematics, General Science	Bachelor of Arts	Major
Elementary Education B.S. Concentrations Special Education	Bachelor of Science	Major
Elementary Special Education Concentrations Elementary Special Education – Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Special Education – Severe Intellectual Disabilities , Elementary Special Education – Mild to Moderate Disabilities and Severe Intellectual Disabilities	Bachelor of Science	Major
Health Education	Bachelor of Science	Major
Middle Level Education			Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Music Education	Bachelor of Music	Major
Physical Education	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Science Education Concentrations Biology Education, Chemistry Education, General Science Education, or Physics Education, and/or Certification in Middle Level Education			Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Secondary Education, English Concentrations English	Bachelor of Arts	Major
Secondary Education, General Science Concentrations General Science; also available CUS in Biology Education, Chemistry Education, General Science Education, or Physics Education, and/or Certification in Middle Level Education.	Bachelor of Arts	Major
Secondary Education, History Concentrations History	Bachelor of Arts	Major
Secondary Education, Mathematics Concentrations Mathematics	Bachelor of Arts	Major
Secondary Education, Social Studies Concentrations Social Studies; Also select one of the following areas of expertise: Anthropology/Sociology, Political Science, Geography, Global Studies	Bachelor of Arts	Major
Special Education Concentrations Elementary Special Education, Elementary Special Education and Severe Intellectual Disabilities, Concentration in Severe Intellectual Disabilities (SID), Ages Three to Twenty-One	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Technology Education Concentrations Teaching, Applied Technology	Bachelor of Science	Major
Wellness and Exercise Science	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
World Languages Education Concentrations French, Portuguese, Spanish	Bachelor of Arts	Major
World Languages Education, C.U.S. Concentrations French Italian Portuguese Spanish			Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Youth Development Concentrations Candidates either choose a minor or design their own concentration composed of 5+ courses (15-20 credits)	Bachelor of Arts	Major

Undergraduate Humanities & Cultural Studies Programs

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Explore the written and spoken word, as well as the best in classical liberal arts traditions from across the globe, through Humanities and Cultural Studies. Whether you focus on creative writing or modern languages, literature or philosophy, you will simultaneously immerse yourself in the accumulated knowledge of centuries of the humanities and develop the type of modern soft skills – critical thinking, effective communications, cultural competence – that are in-demand across disciplines and fields. Students gain powerful, life-enriching, practical skills that enable them to think outside the box and equip them to solve global challenges, making them excellent candidates on the job market.

Content Writer
Editor
Community Arts worker
Marketing Manager
Attorney
Human Resources Administrator
Consultant
Realtor

Programs	Degree Awarded	Program Type(s)	Certificate Type(s)
Africana Studies	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Communication Concentrations Media Communication and Advertising, Speech, Language and Hearing Science; Communication minor	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Creative Writing	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
English Concentrations Literature, Creative Writing, Professional Writing	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Environmental Studies	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Film Studies	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Gender and Women's Studies	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Global Studies	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
History	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Liberal Studies	Bachelor of Arts	Major
Modern Languages Concentrations Francophone Studies, French, Latin American Studies (Track 1: Brazil; Track 2: Spanish-Speaking Latin America), Portuguese, Spanish	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Philosophy	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Portuguese Studies Program	Bachelor of Arts	Major
Professional Writing	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Public History		Minor	Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Queer Studies		Minor

Undergraduate Math & Sciences Programs

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Prepare yourself for the STEM careers of the future by studying math, science and technology at Rhode Island College. Our programs in mathematics, physical and applied sciences, computer information systems and data science combine a rigorous academic foundation with ample experiential learning opportunities, enabling students to apply what they've learned across classrooms, laboratories and field placements. Small class sizes ensure that students build meaningful relationships with faculty and participate in cutting edge research projects. The high-skill workforce of tomorrow is being educated today at Rhode Island College.

Actuarial Scientist
Computer Programmer
Computer Systems Analyst
Database Administrator
Mechatronics Engineer
Risk Manager
Statistics & Probability Analyst
Tax Examiner
Underwriter
Biochemist
Biophysicist
Chemist
Conservationist
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Science and Protection Technician
Forensic Scientist
Geoscientist
Hydrologist
Medical Scientist

Programs	Degree Awarded	Program Type(s)
Biology	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Biotechnology	Bachelor of Science	Major
Chemistry Concentrations Biochemistry and Professional Chemistry	Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Data Science	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Mathematics	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Physics	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor

Undergraduate Nursing & Health Sciences Programs

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Healthcare and health-related industries represent one of the largest sectors of the Rhode Island economy and one of the fastest growing sectors nationwide. Get on the fast track to a rewarding career with our Nursing & Health Sciences programs, combining a rigorous academic environment with hands-on, real-world experience in laboratories and clinical settings. Our nursing programs are nationally ranked and we are investing in life sciences with a $38 million renovation of our Clarke Science building.

Nurse
Respiratory therapist
Radiologic technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Hospice Worker
Midwife
Occupational Therapist
Patient Advocate

Programs	Degree Awarded	Program Type(s)	Certificate Type(s)
Community and Public Health Promotion	Bachelor of Science	Major
Health Sciences Concentrations Dental Hygiene Completion, Human Services, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Respiratory Therapy Completion	Bachelor of Science	Major Minor
Medical Imaging Concentrations Certified RT Computed Tomography, Certified Medical Imager Management, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiography, and CUS Vascular Interventional Radiography	Bachelor of Science	Major	Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Nursing B.S.N.	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Major
Nursing R.N. to B.S.N.	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Major
Nursing Second Degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Major
Vascular Interventional Radiography			Certificate of Undergraduate Study

Undergraduate Performing & Fine Arts Programs

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An arts education at Rhode Island College provides students with both the foundational skills to bring their creative expressions to life and the practical experiences to build a career in the Performing & Fine Arts. Our studio art programs are rooted in an interdisciplinary curriculum and collaborative environment that nurtures emerging talent. Our music, theatre and dance programs combine studio and stage time and offer students the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional performers. Unlock your potential and develop your artistic abilities in the Creative Capital of New England.

Actor
Art Conservation/ Restoration
Performer
Art Historian
Dialect Coach
Director
Dramaturg
Exhibit Designer
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Lighting Designer
Photographer
Studio Artist

Programs	Degree Awarded	Program Type(s)
Art History	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Art Studio Concentrations Ceramics, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Metalsmithing and Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture	Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts	Major Minor
Dance Performance	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Music Concentrations General Music Music Composition Music History Music Theory	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Music Performance	Bachelor of Music	Major Minor
Theatre Concentrations Design/Technical, General Theatre, Musical Theatre, Performance	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor

Undergraduate Social & Behavioral Sciences Programs

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Explore a wide range of disciplines and career tracks: from history to anthropology, communications to film studies, gender and women's studies to Africana studies, public administration to international non-governmental organizations, psychology to sociology, political science to justice studies, chemical dependency and addiction studies to gerontology, and more. These many and varied fields of study are all connected by a common focus on people, culture and behavior. Students go on to pursue careers in journalism, filmmaking, law enforcement, marketing, public relations, counseling, government, advocacy, nonprofit work and many more professions. Through the careful study of people and the world around them, students gain an understanding of human behavior and the way it drives industries and institutions. A rigorous academic environment combined with ample experiential learning opportunities means graduates go out into the world prepared to hit the ground running.

Anthropologist
Behavioral Analyst
Case Manager
Development and Fundraising
Juvenile Justice Worker
Law Enforcement
Market Research Analyst
Paralegal
Policy Analyst

Programs	Degree Awarded	Program Type(s)	Certificate Type(s)
Anthropology Concentrations No concentrations within the major, but we do offer focused minors in General Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology and Medical Anthropology	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Behavioral Health Studies	Bachelor of Science	Major
Digital Media Production		Minor
Geographic Information Systems			Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Geography		Minor
Gerontology		Minor	Certificate of Undergraduate Study
International NGOs and Nonprofit Studies		Minor	Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Justice Studies (Criminal Justice)	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Political Science	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Psychology	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Public Administration	Bachelor of Arts	Major
Sociology	Bachelor of Arts	Major Minor
Strategic Communication	Bachelor of Arts	Major

Undergraduate Social Work & Community Programs

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The Rhode Island College School of Social Work is nationally recognized as one of the best in its field. We recognize that for those who choose to pursue social work, it's not just a degree program, but a calling. Our bachelor of social work program prepares students for meaningful, people-centered careers that empower them to make a positive impact in their communities. A rigorous academic environment combined with ample experiential learning opportunities means students will gain a firm understanding of the practices and principles of social work, then apply them in field placements at schools, government and healthcare institutions and social service agencies throughout the state. Small class sizes enable students to develop real relationships with faculty who are experienced practitioners in their profession.

Case Manager
Child Life Specialist
Community Developer
Community Disaster Relief
Probation/Parole Officer
Victim Advocate

Programs	Degree Awarded	Program Type(s)	Certificate Type(s)
Nonprofit Studies			Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Social Work	Bachelor of Social Work	Major

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