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 teachers, 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. Courses are non-credit, but carry Continuing Education Credit (CEU).

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 CORE.

Study Abroad Programs

SCE offers short-term study abroad courses in the summer term, which are available to SCE. undergraduate full-time, and visiting students. The College offers a comprehensive study abroad program throughout the academic year with opportunities available to eligible SCE degree students. For more information, contact the Dean of the Center for International Studies (CIS) at 401.865.2114 or visit the CIS Web site.

CCRI Articulation Agreement

Providence College and the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) have an articulation agreement that outlines the process for CCRI students who meet appropriate academic requirements to transfer into the School of Continuing Education at Providence College. Providence College guarantees CCRI students who meet the conditions stated of the articulation agreement admission to the School of Continuing Education. The terms of the agreement are available on the SCE website. A separate agreement exists between The Community College of Rhode Island and the Providence College Undergraduate Day School. For questions regarding the Articulation Agreement, please contact the SCE Office 401.865.2487.