Academics

Undergraduate Programs

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Elementary Education B.A.

Earn a degree in Elementary Education leading to teacher certification in grades K-6.

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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.

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Early Childhood Education B.S.

Earn a B.S. in Early Childhood Education with teaching certification for grades PK-3.

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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.

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Environmental Education B.S.

This program prepares you for careers in non-formal education settings such as nature centers, zoos, aquariums, parks, and more.

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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.

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Music Education

The 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.

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Global Education Studies Minor

Explore global education using the critical lens of equity and social justice, human rights and global citizenship.

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Learning in Action B.A.

This program prepares you to design, evaluate, and implement effective learning experiences in a variety of diverse, community-based settings.

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Undergraduate Certificates

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Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

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.

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Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Degree Completion

This accelerated program is designed to help working professionals complete their bachelor’s (with Pre K-3 teaching certificate eligibility), increase their earnings, and secure employment.

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