Dr. Karen L. Capraro
- Professor
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
- emailcweaver@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-8016
- placeHorace Mann Hall 139
Our Undergraduate Programs
- Early Childhood Education BS, with Concentrations: Birth to 5 Community Programs, Teaching (Certification for Pre K–Grade 2)
- Early Childhood Birth to 3 CUS
- Elementary Education BA
- Elementary Education BS, with Concentrations: Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Severe Intellectual Disabilities, Mild to Moderate and Severe Intellectual Disabilities
- Second Bachelor's Degree Options
View All Program Requirements for Current Students
Our Graduate Programs
- Early Childhood Education MED
- Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education Dual Certification CGS
- Elementary Education MAT
- Reading MED – Dyslexia Endorsement add-on credential
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How We Market These Programs
See how we speak about the Early Childhood Education undergraduate, Early Childhood Education graduate, Elementary Education BA, Elementary Education BS, Elementary Education graduate, and Reading programs, as well as the Second Bachelors Degree Options.
Our Faculty
Dr. Natasha J. Feinberg
- Associate Professor
Dr. Nandita Gurjar
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Maria E. Lawrence
- Professor
Dr. Carolyn H. Obel-Omia
- Associate Professor
Beth M. Pinheiro
- Interim Associate Dean of the FSEHD
Dr. Leslie A. Sevey
- Professor
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