Academics Undergraduate 4+1 ABM Master’s Doctoral Certificate Undergraduate Programs Elementary Education B.A.Earn a degree in Elementary Education leading to teacher certification in grades K-6. Secondary Education B.A.Earn a dual degree in Secondary Education with a specialization in a chosen discipline, with an initial teaching certificate for grades 6-12. Early Childhood Education B.S.Earn a B.S. in Early Childhood Education with teaching certification for grades PK-3. Health and Physical Education B.S.This program leads to a B.S. in Health and Physical Education with teaching certification in physical education for grades K-12. Environmental Education B.S.This program prepares you for careers in non-formal education settings such as nature centers, zoos, aquariums, parks, and more. World Language Education B.A.This program prepares you to teach world languages in grades pre-K-12, in Rhode Island and many other states, with 7 available language tracks. Music EducationThe College of Education handles teacher certification for the Music Education program, which leads to a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree with teaching certification in K-12 music. Learning and Education in Action B.A.This program prepares you to design, evaluate, and implement effective learning experiences in a variety of diverse, community-based settings. Early Childhood Care and Education Degree Completion (Online)This accelerated program allows working professionals to complete their ECCE bachelor’s (with Pre K-3 teaching certificate eligibility). Minors Global Education Studies MinorExplore global education using the critical lens of equity and social justice, human rights and global citizenship. Undergraduate Certificates Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate (Online)This accelerated online program allows you to earn your Pre K-3 Undergraduate Certificate while you work, and get support to apply for a Pre K-3 teacher certification. Middle Level Certification Extension The Middle Level Certification Extension prepares URI teacher candidates to teach grades 5-8 in Rhode Island schools.
