Undergraduate Programs
Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education. Committed to fostering academic excellence through the sciences and humanities, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment.
The College’s academic organization centers around five schools: Arts and Sciences , Business , School of Education and Social Work , Nursing and Health Sciences , and Continuing Education.
School of Continuing Education
The Providence College School of Continuing Education (SCE) affords individuals the opportunity to pursue an undergraduate education on a part-time or full-time basis as a degree candidate enrolled in an associate, bachelor, or certificate program; as a non-degree candidate, taking courses to be applied to a degree candidacy at a later time; for personal enrichment; or as an auditor, attending solely for personal enjoyment. Students may also pursue secondary teaching certification through either a post-baccalaureate certificate program or master’s degrees in Urban Teaching or Mathematics. Classes are offered evenings, weekends, and online in accelerated and full-semester terms. Semester course listings and the School of Continuing Education Catalog are available on the SCE Website: https://continuing-education.providence.edu/, from the SCE office, Harkins Hall 109, or by calling 401.865.2487
Graduate Programs
Providence College’s graduate programs develop scholars and teachers, as well as higher education and business leaders by providing opportunities for qualified persons to pursue advanced studies. Graduate programs lead to the degrees of Master of Arts in History; Master of Arts in Biblical Studies; Master of Arts in Theology; Master of Theological Studies; Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics; Master of Business Administration; Master of Science in Business Analytics; and Master of Education in School Leadership, Counseling, Literacy, Higher Education, Global Education/TESOL, or Urban Teaching. Master’s level secondary Teacher Certification Programs in Urban Teaching and Teaching Mathematics are also available through a collaboration with the School of Continuing Education.
In 2001, the College inaugurated the Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers (PACT) in partnership with the University of Notre Dame and Catholic dioceses in New England. This two-year program allows students to complete, at no cost, masters-level teacher-preparation courses leading to the master of education degree, while at the same time making a significant contribution as a full-time faculty member at New England diocesan elementary school, middle school (grades 5-8), or high school.
The program is designed for graduates of both liberal arts and education programs. Liberal arts majors pursue master’s degree studies leading to initial certification in secondary education in a specific content area. Education majors pursue master’s degree studies leading to certification in school counseling, school administration, urban teaching, or literacy. For more information please see: https://academics.providence.edu/majors-minors/graduate-programs/
Summer and Winter Terms
The School of Continuing Education (SCE) and the Graduate Programs offer a variety of summer and winter course options for current and visiting students, including one-week, five-week, and ten-week terms, with daytime, evening, and online courses. Undergraduate day school students who wish to enroll in courses offered at other accredited institutions must have pre-approval from the Student Success Center. Information about the School of Continuing Education Summer Session is available on the SCE Website: https://continuing-education.providence.edu/, from the SCE office, Harkins Hall 109, or by calling 401.865.2487. Information about the Graduate Programs’ summer and winter course offerings is available on CyberFriar or by contacting the appropriate Graduate Program Director.
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