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, secondary education (Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers- PACT), 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 approval. Rhode Island is a member of 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, and Special Education 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 one will be allowed to enroll as a full-time (9 credits) graduate student without submission and completion of an Immunization Form, available from the program director.

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 list of leadership experiences
• Counseling (401.865.2922): Personal interview
• Special Education (401.865.2912): Personal interview, basic skills testing, active teaching certificate, and one reference from a principal
• Literacy (401.865.1987): Miller Analogies Test, active teaching certificate, and one reference from a principal

Those applying to the Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers (PACT) program must contact the PACT office at 401.865.2657 for specific admission procedures. 

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 five programs.

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.

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