Graduate Degree Programs

Earn certification as a financial planner or become a certified public accountant. The Master of Professional Accountancy degree provides advanced study in the field of financial planning. At RIC, you gain knowledge in all aspects of financial planning, including income tax and estate planning, retirement planning, investment allocation and risk management.

Expand your teaching skills. Take the next step in your career as an educator. The MED in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning advances the knowledge base and practices of current professional educators. This program serves a number of specific career goals, including middle level certification, preparation for Teach for America programs, or development as a teacher-leader.

Become a leader in art education. Bring your artistic practice to the classroom. Students with a bachelor’s degree in art studio or art history can expand and deepen their understanding of art education, theory and curriculum development in the Master of Arts in Teaching program. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible for full certification to teach art in all grades (pre-K-12) in Rhode Island.

Take the next step in your art education. Build on your career and increase your capacity to be a leader in your field. The Master of Arts in art, with a concentration in art education, offers a rich professional development opportunity to further grow as a visual artist or art educator. We offer studio, history and education courses taught by educators who are leaders in their disciplines.

Take the next step in your life science career. Enhance your capacity to be a leader in your field or prepare for a terminal degree. The Master of Arts in biology program enables students to broaden and deepen their knowledge of biology and engage in independent research and data analysis. Students in this program will design and execute an original field-based or laboratory-based research project.

Take your career to the next level. Become a licensed mental health counselor. If you already work in mental health or a related field and wish to become a clinical mental health counselor, our Master of Science program is your pathway to licensure. This program is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, which means our courses meet the rigorous training standards set by the counseling profession. We also stand apart in offering extensive practicum and field experiences highly valued by employers.

Become a leader in early childhood education. Gain a deeper understanding of learning as a developmental process and prepare for leadership positions. Students in our Master of Education program learn how children (from birth to age eight) grow and develop. They then use that knowledge to create learning environments and experiences that benefit children for life. In our program, you will explore curriculum development, infant-toddler development, program administration, early literacy and early intervention.

Are you hearing the call to teach? Find your purpose in the classroom. With a Master of Arts in Teaching, you could be eligible for certification in one year. In our program, you will learn educational theories and become skilled in best practices, guided by our expert faculty and enhanced by real-life classroom experiences.

Enhance your education and expand your horizons. A graduate degree in English will develop your research, writing and analytical skills. In our Master of Arts program, you will expand your knowledge of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction, as well as theory and criticism. An optional concentration in creative writing is a pathway for those who want to go further in their writing practice.