Dr. Gerri S. August
- Adjunct Faculty I
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.
Secondary education majors choose a concentration from the following: English, general science (with an additional focus in biology, chemistry, physics or middle level,) history, mathematics, or social studies. All certification areas can add a Middle Level endorsement on top of their initial certification.
The pre-K/K-12 programs consist of art education, music education, technology education and world languages education (French, Portuguese and Spanish).
The youth development program prepares professional youth workers for careers working with ages 3-21 populations within after-school programs, recreation centers, community arts centers, youth residential housing, justice and probation sites, youth ministry and governmental agencies.
The graduate programs consist of the following: advanced studies in teaching and learning, teaching English to speakers of other languages, middle grades certification, secondary education with a concentration in English or mathematics, world languages education, and youth development.
We also oversee the Rhode Island Teacher Education (RITE) Program. This is not a degree program. It is designed for those who have already earned a bachelor’s degree or who have already completed substantial coursework in specific areas of study and would like to pursue secondary education teaching certification.
New digs for education majors described as comfy and welcoming.
Laura Faria-Tancinco ’15 (left) and Professor Emerita Nancy Cloud were recognized by the Rhode Island Teachers of English Language Learners.