Education

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The Graduate Studies Program in Education offers courses of study leading to a master’s degree in education (M.Ed.) in the areas of secondary or elementary school administration, counseling, literacy, and special education. Each program was planned after extensive examination of certification requirements in the state of Rhode Island. All graduate education programs have received state and regional approval. Therefore, students who complete a program will receive certification in all 45 states that have reciprocity with Rhode Island.

Admission Requirements

• A completed admissions application form and application fee
• Personal statement
• Official transcript of undergraduate and graduate course work
• The results of the Miller Analogy Test
• Two letters of reference
• Approval by the Committee on Admissions
• A personal interview may be requested at the discretion of the program director.

Students applying for the M.Ed. in counseling must contact the School of Professional Studies in Harkins 421 for appropriate reference forms and information concerning the required interview process.

Students applying for the M.Ed. in administration must submit a list of experiences that demonstrate leadership at the school, district, and community levels or in a social, cultural, or civic context.

Degree Requirements

Students must pass a comprehensive examination for the degree in special education. A portfolio must be completed to achieve certification status in all four areas.

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, special education, or literacy graduate programs. These scholarships will be in the form of a tuition grant with the money deposited directly into the student’s account.

The Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers

Dr. Patrick Carey, CFC, Director
Harkins 307
401.865.2657

The Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers (PACT) is a two-year program which allows a student to complete, at no cost,master’s-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 of an innercity New England diocesan middle school (grades 5-8) or high school. For more information about this program contact the PACT Program office at 401.865.2657.

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