Special Academic Programs

Certificate of Religious Education (CORE)

The Certificate of Religious Education—called the “CORE” program—is a professional development program for catechists and teachers in Catholic schools. For schoolteachers, the program requires between four and seven courses. For catechists, the program requires three courses.

In addition to teachers and catechists, Catholic school principals, parish administrators, and facilitators of religious education can benefit from enrolling in CORE courses, which are delivered online through the SCE’s Distance-Learning Program. Students use the Internet to receive information, to hold conferences with other class members, to contact instructors, and to submit assignments.

The CORE program is offered by the School of Continuing Education in association with both the Catholic School Office and the Office of Religious Education of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island. For further information about the program, go to www.providence.edu/core

ROTC

Students wishing to be considered for commissioning in the United States Army may select military science courses through the School of Continuing Education. Students are advised to meet with a member of the Providence College ROTC faculty, which can be arranged by calling 401.865.2471, early in their studies. The military science classes are also open to all students as free electives.

Study Abroad Programs

The Division of Undergraduate Studies offers a comprehensive study abroad program, which includes worldwide options. This program can be available to eligible School of Continuing Education degree students, who are invited to contact the Dean of International Studies at 401.865.2114. More information is available on the CIS Web site: www.providence.edu>Academics>Undergraduate Studies>Center for International Studies.