Undergraduate Degree Programs

Develop skills you can count on for a career you’ll appreciate. The benefits of an accounting degree really add up! Whether you’re interested in an entry-level accounting job or advancing your education to become a CPA (the gold standard in the profession) our Bachelor of Science in accounting is an asset that’s sure to increase in value.

Engage in an interdisciplinary exploration of a worldwide diaspora. Through knowledge, we can shift paradigms, create new ways of seeing and knowing, and even transform lives. Our Africana studies program examines the historical, social, political, cultural, literary, artistic and intellectual development of the African diaspora, preparing students for a range of professional, academic, advocacy and community-development careers.

Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity. This field provides a broad base of knowledge about how society works. Anthropology examines not our bodies (biology) or minds (psychology) but our behaviors, social structures, cultures, linguistics and much more. By providing a foundational understanding of how societies function, anthropology could be considered the mother of all people skills.

Pursue your creative passions through education. Combine a foundation in art with RIC’s gold standard in teacher preparation. Art education students at RIC get the best of both worlds: (1) a strong foundation in art history along with hands-on studio art practice, and (2) rigorous teacher training through our nationally recognized Feinstein School of Education and Human Development.

Learn to think critically (and visually) by studying the development of human creativity. Art history isn’t just about studying the past, it’s about learning to interpret our world through visual expression. Art history is interdisciplinary, drawing from various fields in the humanities, sciences, technology and even engineering. It also builds valuable skills that employers want, including critical thinking and analysis, presentation and public speaking, writing, research, problem-solving, broad historical and cultural knowledge, and creativity.

Turn your creative passions into a profession. As you master your craft, learn about the business of making art. Our world-class faculty, who are also practicing artists, will guide you through personalized education and real-world experiences.

AI is the future. We can make it your future. Build your career in artificial intelligence at RIC! Learn how to harness the latest game-changing technology, along with other industry-relevant skills in our Bachelor of Science program.

Learn to transform lives by changing behaviors. Help those who struggle with substance abuse and other behavioral health disorders. Graduates of behavioral health studies are prepared for entry-level positions in behavioral health and chemical dependency counseling, while others are pursuing advanced degrees in counseling, social work, psychology and other fields.

Unlock your career potential by exploring the science of life. Biology graduates are in demand across industries like healthcare, food and agriculture, pharmaceuticals and the green economy. Biology is the science of living things, and our Bachelor of Science program provides you with a broad foundation of knowledge and lab experience to build a career or pursue advanced studies in a range of life sciences.