Education

Return to: Programs of Study

The Graduate Studies Program in Education offers courses of study leading to a master’s degree in education (M.Ed.) in the areas of school administration, counseling, literacy, secondary education (Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers- PACT), special education, and urban teaching. Each program was planned after extensive examination of certification requirements in the State of Rhode Island. All graduate education programs have received state approval, except for urban teaching which does not lead to a certificate. Rhode Island is a member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), therefore, students who complete a program will receive certification in all 43 states that have reciprocity with Rhode Island.

Admission Requirements

The education programs in administration, counseling, literacy, special education, and urban teaching all require the following:

• Completed application form and application fee
• Personal statement
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Two official letters of reference
• Once accepted no student will be allowed to enroll in classes until they submit a completed Letter of Intent to the program office. Full time (9 credit/semester) students must also submit a completed immunization form.

Please note additional requirements specific to each program (please call the appropriate program director for more details):

• Administration (401.865.2881): Miller Analogies Test, active teaching certificate, resumé, one reference from a principal, technology self-assessment, and a list of leadership experiences
• Counseling (401.865.2922): Personal interview
• Literacy (401.865.1987): Miller Analogies Test, active teaching certificate, and one reference from a principal, written response to a school scenario, personal interview
• Special Education (401.865.2912): Personal interview, basic skills testing, active teaching certificate, and one reference from a principal
• Urban Teaching (401.865.2247): Personal interview, one letter from a principal or supervisor

Those applying to the Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers (PACT) program must contact the PACT office at 401.865.2657 for specific admission procedures. For more information on PACT, please visit www.providence.edu/pact.

Degree Requirements

A portfolio must be completed to achieve certification status in all programs, except urban teaching.

Scholarships

The John Monahan, Francis and Mildred Sullivan, and Rose A. Coccia Scholarships assist racial and ethnic minority students and others who demonstrate a desire and ability to contribute to the College’s diversity, who have been accepted into the administration, counseling, literacy, special education, or urban teaching graduate programs. These scholarships will be in the form of a tuition grant with the money deposited directly into the student’s account.

Return to: Programs of Study