Secondary Education BA
Move to the head of the class with a degree in Secondary Education.
Personalized education and real classroom experience will put you on the path to success.
Our Secondary Education Bachelor of Arts program is designed for those who plan to teach at the high school level. Students choose from one of the following concentrations: biology, chemistry, English, general science (includes biology, chemistry, physics, and/or middle-level education), history, mathematics, physics, or social studies.
In-Demand Careers
- High school teacher
- Middle school teacher
- School administrator
- Instructional coordinator
- Curriculum developer
- Literacy coach
Why Secondary Education? | Why Our Program?
- Rhode Island College is the state’s leading institution for teacher education.
- Students have the option to add a concentration in special education, a specialization that’s in high demand.
- Teacher candidates in the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development begin gaining real classroom experience as early as their first year.
- Topics covered in the Secondary Education BA curriculum include: Lesson planning; educational psychology; special education practices; second language acquisition; assessments; critical writing.
The Feinstein School of Education and Human Development at RIC is a nationally-recognized leader in the field and has a legacy of producing award-winning educators.
Our Educational Studies Faculty
Dr. Jeremy P. Benson
- Associate Professor
Dr. Lesley M. Bogad
- Professor
Dr. Tommy Ender
- Associate Professor
Maria Guzman Antelo
- Assistant Professor
Alia Hadid
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Sarah Hesson
- Associate Professor
Dr. Julie R. Horwitz
- Professor
Dr. Janet D. Johnson
- Professor
Dr. Rudolf V. Kraus
- Associate Professor
Dr. Charles H. McLaughlin
- Professor
Dr. Erin Papa
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Victoria Restler
- Associate Professor
Dr. Rebecca Shipe
- Associate Professor
Dr. Cheryl L. Williams
- Professor Emerita
Hear from a Student
Lisa (Bucci) Cante
"My primary goal as a teacher is to make sure that my students feel safe to be themselves. In high school, many students feel pressured to act a certain way, to look a certain way, to dress a certain way. They’re struggling with gender and sexual identity. It’s hard to wake up and be yourself if you don't know who that is."
– Secondary Education Major, with Physics Concentration
Imparting Knowledge to the Community
“The old law of an eye for an eye leaves everybody blind.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Take the Next Step!
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
