Dr. Karen S. Castagno
- Professor
The Department of Health and Physical Education offers innovative undergraduate and graduate programs for students interested in improving health status and promoting wellness and fitness in school and/or community settings.
Are you interested in a career in helping others achieve an optimal level of health, fitness or wellness? Rhode Island College’s Department of Health and Physical Education helps you achieve that goal. We offer undergraduate degrees in:
We also offer a graduate degree in health education, which prepares professionals to design, implement and evaluate health promotion and health education in school, community and public health settings.
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.
The NSC fellowship provides BIPOC faculty with a nurturing and supportive community while they engage in professional development.
Her bilingualism was crucial in being able to connect with the Latino community