Jenifer R. Giroux
- Vice President of Corporate Relations and Professional Studies
What We Do
Professional Studies and Continuing Education (PSCE) extends the educational offerings and resources of Rhode Island College (RIC) and provides administrative programming support and assistance to affiliated agencies and organizations on and off campus.
Contact Information
- emailpsce@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-8909
- placeRoberts Hall
Office Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Monday–Friday: 8:00 am–4:00 pm (June–August)
Explore All Professional Studies and Continuing Education Offerings
All We Offer
Professional Studies and Continuing Education (PSCE) at RIC supports learning in a variety of ways:
- professional development
- workforce development
- continuing education
- adult education
- community programs and initiatives
Through these initiatives, PSCE serves the interests and needs of working professionals, adult students, community members, employers, and those seeking to attain training and skills to enter or reenter the workforce.
Explore All Professional Studies and Continuing Education Offerings
Current Degree-Seeking Students
If you are a current RIC student who is interested in changing your major and pursuing our Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) program instead, please complete the Change of Major Request to Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) Form.
Our Staff at Rhode Island College
Roberts Hall (R), Suite 303; Open Monday–Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Dr. Miguel Nino
- Assistant Vice President for Adult & Online Education
Ms. Laura E. Faria-Tancinco
- Coordinator of the English as Second Language Intensive Program
Our staff at the Workforce Development Hub
934 Dexter Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 401-868-3003; Open Monday–Friday: 8 am–4 pm or by appointment; Building Open Monday–Friday: 7 am–6 pm
Denise M. Watson
- Director of Workforce Development and Training
Jennifer Carreiro
- PSCE, Program Coordinator
Kathleen Kane-Verruso
- Program Coordinator
Lauren M. Lamendola
- Adjunct Faculty I
Edmon G. Shahoud
- Assistant Budget Manager
Ms. Maria C. Vallejo
- Coordinator
- Workforce Development
Our Partnering Education Centers
Westerly Education Center
Westerly Education Center brings together higher education institutions, businesses, industry, and community partners to provide high-quality educational programs to meet projected workforce growth in the region.
Woonsocket Education Center
The mission of the Woonsocket Education Center is to increase educational attainment by offering a range of high-quality curricula that is responsive to employer and community needs in northern Rhode Island.
PSCE News
“[This award] is a ‘thank you’ to everyone who has been part of my professional journey during the past 18 years,” says Assist. Vice Pres. Miguel Nino
Trio of B.P.S. graduates bonded over class projects and diversity.