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Department of Elementary Education

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Department of Elementary Education

Welcome to the Department of Elementary Education in the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development.

What We Do

We offer accredited academic programs that prepare students to function effectively in early childhood and elementary school teaching positions. We also offer programs preparing professionals for roles in early care and education, serving the needs of RI.

Contact Information

cweaver@ric.edu
401-456-8016
Horace Mann Hall 139, 352 RI College Road, No. Providence, RI 02911

Department Chair

Dr. Karen Capraro

Admin. Assist. II, Carisa A. Weaver

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Program Requirements

Major/Minor/Program	Requirements	Program Level
Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Science	Early Childhood Education BS Requirements, with Concentrations: Birth to 5 Community Programs, Teaching (Certification for Pre K–Grade 2)	Undergraduate
Early Childhood Education Birth to 3 Certificate of Undergraduate Study	Early Childhood Birth to 3 CUS Requirements	Undergraduate
Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts	Elementary Education BA Requirements	Undergraduate
Elementary Education Bachelor of Science	Elementary Education BS Requirements, with Concentrations: Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Severe Intellectual Disabilities, Mild to Moderate and Severe Intellectual Disabilities	Undergraduate
Second Bachelor's Degree Options		Undergraduate
Early Childhood Education Master of Education	Early Childhood Education MED Requirements (enrollment currently suspended)	Graduate
Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education Dual Certification Certificate of Graduate Study	Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education Dual Certification CGS Requirements	Graduate
Elementary Education Master of Arts	Elementary Education MAT Requirements	Graduate
Reading Master of Education with Dyslexia Endorsement	Reading MED Requirements with Dyslexia Endorsement	Graduate