Transfer Minors from Earned Associates Degrees

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Rhode Island College’s transfer minor policy is the first-in-the-nation to recognize your knowledge in a specialized area for which we do not currently offer a major or minor. 

How it Works

Did you complete an associate degree at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) or Bristol Community College in one of these programs? If so, you are eligible for a transfer minor to be posted on your RIC transcript once you enroll at RIC - giving you credit for the skills you developed in your associate degree.

Associate's Degrees Accepted as Minors at RIC 

You will be granted a minor at RIC for these associate degree programs from CCRI and Bristol Community College. (The required courses at CCRI and Bristol Community College to achieve these associates degrees are listed in parentheses.)

CCRI Associate Degrees

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  • Accounting (BUSN 1010, 1040; ACCT 1030, 1500, 2010, 2020) – transfer minor in Financial Advisory Services
  • Computer Studies (COMI 1800, 2015, 2430; COMP 1200, 1230; choose 2 from COMI 1215, 1225, 1240, 1470, 1520, 1530, 2040, 2225)
  • Emergency Management/Homeland Security (EMER 1030,2010,2020,2030,2500; HMLS 1000, 1010)
  • Fire Science (FIRE 1020, 1040, 1090, 1120, 1130)
  • Law Enforcement (LAWS 1040, 2000, 2010, 2030, 2040, 2500)
  • Occupational Therapy (RHAB 1030, 1110; OCTA 2010, 2030, 2035, 2040)
  • Paralegal Studies (LAWS 2020, 2050, 2060, 2070, 2090, 2100)

Bristol Community College Associate Degrees

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  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement (CRJ 115, 218 OR 221, 245, 258, 259)
  • Deaf Studies (ASL 181, 202, 284, 285, DST 101, 110, 151, 251)
  • Fire Science (FIR 111, 157, 261, 262, 170, 171)
  • Occupational Therapy (OTA 233, 235, 237, 241, 243
  • Paralegal Studies (LGL 180, PLS 230, 232, 240, 241, 243 OR LGL 290)