Course objectives are the same as in the fall and spring and the same level of knowledge and understanding is expected of students. As the campus continues to improve access to technology for students and faculty, more faculty will be offering courses using WebCT, a software program that supports asynchronous as well as synchronous learning. All students who are enrolled in Rhode Island College courses are offered student ID Cards that provide the student with access to all library and technology resources, the Recreation Center, and other campus resources. Courses and programs offered for credit off campus are integrated into the structure of the College through the Office of Continuing Education. The Director of the Office of Continuing Education works with the Deans and Chairs to determine which courses will be offered.
Instructors are either full time faculty or part-time instructors selected by the departments.
All courses are part of the College curricular offerings. The number of courses offered off campus is limited and is usually in response to a request from an employer or community group. The College schedules psychology, gerontology, and philosophy courses for students at Saint Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, on either campus. One Rhode Island College faculty member serves as a representative to the Saint Joseph Hospital School of Nursing Curriculum Committee. The Center for Management and Technology offers courses at Taco Inc. and Amtrol Inc. for a Certificate in Industrial Technology.