RIC faculty are encouraged to use and compose more open textbooks for their courses.
Social and Behavioral Sciences Scholarships
Rhode Island College offers scholarships to students interested in careers in the social and behavioral sciences, such as communication and psychology.
| Name of Scholarship | Scholarship Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Christopher J. Naylor Endowed Memorial Scholarship | Applicants must be enrolled full-time or part-time as first-year graduate students majoring in psychology. Applicants must also have a minimum overall GPA of 3.2, qualify for financial need and actively contribute funds for an advanced degree. Preference will be given to a Rhode Island College undergraduate. |
| Michael A. Valerio '80 Memorial Scholarship | Applicants must be enrolled full-time as undergraduates majoring in communications. Applicants must also have completed 12 Rhode Island College credit hours in the major and qualify for financial need. Preference will be given to a student concentrating in mass media. |
Rhode Island College Impact
RIC Professor of Psychology David Sugarman is known for challenging the thinking of his students. When asked about the political and social divide in our country, he explained the social psychology behind it.