100%
of programs have field work in schools and community organizations and exciting student teaching or internship experiences.
Discover the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
Here for you at every stage of your education and career.
Let's impact lives and transform communities, together!
We recognize that educators need to be live-long learners. Whether you are or aspire to be a teacher, counselor, or human service professional, we're here to get you started and continue your growth throughout your career.
Take the Next Step
The Feinstein School of Education and Human Development prepares teachers, youth development, early childhood and health and wellness professionals, school psychologists, and counselors in a supportive environment where every student’s background and lived experiences are honored. If you're ready to pursue a degree after high school, hope to advance your career, want to change your direction, or need to renew or add a certification or skillset - we can recommend the best path for you.
Our Educator Preparation Programs received a 5-year accreditation approval by the RI Department of Education.
Become a Teacher | Undergraduate Teaching Programs
Spark curiosity in others - pursue one of our 9 undergraduate teaching programs:
- Art Education BS (Pre-K–Grade 12)
- Early Childhood Education BS (Pre-K–Grade 2)
- Elementary Education BA (Grades 1–6)
- Elementary Education BS (grades vary)
- Health and Physical Education BS (Pre-K–Grade 12)
- Music BA, BM (Pre-K–Grade 12)
- Secondary Education BA (English, Science, History, Mathematics, Social Studies in Grades 7–12)
- Technology Education BS (Pre-K–Grade 12)
- World Languages Education BA (French, Spanish, Portuguese in Pre-K–Grade 12)
Simply apply to RIC via the Common Application and later apply to the Feinstein School as a RIC student.
Impact Communities | Undergraduate Human Development Programs
Our 4 undergraduate programs will prepare you to work directly in neighborhoods - supporting families, providing resources, improving quality of life:
- Community and Public Health Promotion BS
- Early Childhood Education BS (focused on birth–age 3 or community programs)
- Wellness & Exercise Science BS
- Youth Development BA
Simply apply to RIC via the Common Application and later apply to the Feinstein School as a RIC student.
Change Your Direction with a Second Degree
You may have discovered your true drive after acquiring a bachelor's degree. It's never too late to change course and inspire future generations. Find out how to apply to our undergraduate programs as a second degree student.
Our Second Bachelor's Degree Admissions Process
Secure Your Goals with an Advanced Degree
Become a specialized teacher, counselor, health educator, school psychologist, TESOL & Bilingual Educator, Youth Leader, School Nurse, and more with these advanced degrees:
- Advanced Studies of Teaching & Learning MED
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling MS
- Early Childhood Education MED
- Elementary Education MAT
- Health Education MED
- Reading MED
- Secondary Education MAT
- Special Education MED
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MED
- World Languages Education MAT
- Youth Development MA
Get Certified | Certification-Only Programs
Our goal is to make obtaining certification as easy as possible. We individually assess each person's educational background and experience, and then recommend the most appropriate and seamless path to certification. Contact us today and we'll walk you through your options:
Do you have a BA or BS in biology, chemistry, English, French, general science, history, mathematics, physics or social studies and now want to teach that subject? Ask us about the Rhode Island Teacher Education (RITE) certification-only program.
Ask us about RIC's Credential Review Pathway - approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
CRP is for individuals who:
- hold an Emergency or Expert Residency Certificate
- are fully certified in one area and wish to add an additional certificate
- wish to renew a certificate that is more than five years expired
We offer the following Certificates of Graduate Study (CGS):
- Advanced Counseling
- Autism Education
- Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education Dual Certification
- Elementary or Secondary Special Education
- Middle Level Education
- Physical Education
- Severe Intellectual Disabilities
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TESOL: Bilingual Education
- Transition for Youth with Exceptionalities.
The Feinstein Advantage
Our students benefit from a new state-of-the-art facility, made possible by a $25 million dollar renovation, and the 50+ school and community partnerships we have nurtured.
Largest
Educator Preparation program in RI with 70% of RI teachers graduating from RIC.
All
of our graduates are ready to teach or enter their profession.
Are You Ready for a Rewarding, Meaningful Career?
Carol Cummings, Ph.D. | Interim Dean
"I hope that you will boldly join over 12,000 School of Education alums. Rooted in the values of equity, diversity, and social advocacy, Rhode Island College was founded in 1854 specifically to train future teachers. You could be one of them!"
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Give to the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
You may already know, first-hand, the impact of our school. Consider giving to the School of Education and ensure our students an extraordinary future.
Proud of Our Students and Graduates
Catherine and William Reyes hope to influence future generations through teaching.
“I hope my story encourages all young people to attend school and keep on going,” says Jacqueline Lawson.
Proud of Our Successes
RIC’s B.A. and B.S. programs in elementary education are considered a national model by literacy experts in preparing teachers for reading instruction.
Rhode Island College Impact
The recently completed transformation is the first for the flagship building of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development since opening in 1971
Contact Us
Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
The Feinstein School administers and coordinates all professional education programs at Rhode Island College. We offer a range of programs, including early childhood, pre-K-12, counseling, school psychology, youth development and health and wellness.
- phone401-456-8110
- placeHorace Mann Hall 241