All graduate division criteria also apply. Admission into the programs is subject to the criteria approved by the Committee on Individualized Graduate Programs. The plan of study for the individualized program is designed by the student in consultation with academic advisors, subject to criteria established by the Committee on Individualized Graduate Programs. All plans of study must be approved by the committee. Students who are interested in an individualized graduate program should consult with the School of Graduate Studies.
Program is a nondegree certificate program leading to a secondary education teaching certificate.
Students who hold the baccalaureate degree and who have majored in or completed a substantial amount of course work in an appropriate academic area may pursue the secondary education teaching certificate in that academic area through this program. Appropriate academic areas include biology, English, French, general science, history, mathematics, physical science, social science, or Spanish. This program includes secondary teacher education course work and student teaching. This program requires a minimum of 56 credits, including three year-long core seminars, field research, research courses, and specialization courses. The Master of Public Administration program provides concentrated study in public administration at three Rhode Island institutions.