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.
Dr. Charles McLaughlin
cmclaughlin@ric.edu
Maureen Iantuono
Assistant Administrative Officer
The Department of Educational Studies oversees secondary and pre-K-12 undergraduate and graduate education programs.
Our 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.
Our pre-K/K-12 programs consist of art education, music education, technology education and world languages education (French, Portuguese and Spanish).
Our 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.
Our 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.
Rhode Island College is an exclusive member of the Common Application. All students applying for undergraduate admission must complete the Common Application. This includes freshmen, second degree students, re-admits and international applicants.
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.