The B.S. in Early Childhood Education is a fully accredited program that leads to an initial teaching certificate for pre-school and primary grades (Pre-K to 2) in Rhode Island. In addition to earning a B.S. in Early Childhood Education, students will also choose a second major in Human Development and Family Studies, Elementary Education, Psychology, or a Foreign Language.
The curriculums in Teacher Education offer a balanced program of academic preparation and professional training. The required professional courses contribute directly to the student鈥檚 understanding the teacher鈥檚 role in society and developing teaching skills.
The curriculum in early childhood education leads to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and preK-2 certification. Curriculums in secondary education lead to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts degrees (B.A.) and grades 7-12 certification, the curriculum in elementary education to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree and grades 1-6 certification, and the curriculum in health and physical education to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and a K-12 certification. Undergraduates in the elementary program have the opportunity to add a certification in Special Education, and undergraduates in early childhood, elementary and secondary education have the opportunity to add extended certifications in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/Bilingual and Dual Language Immersion or middle level education. Certification programs are also available through our M.A. programs. See Graduate Programs for information on our M.A. and Ph.D. programs.
January 2025
Feinstein Providence Campus
80 Washington Street,
Providence,
Rhode Island,
02903, Northeast, United States
You are a first-year applicant if you are graduating from secondary school and have never enrolled in college, or if you have attended secondary school and college during the same time period (dual enrollment) or have taken some college-level courses during secondary school.
Admission to the University of Rhode Island is competitive, and each candidate receives individual consideration.
English Proficiency Requirements:
All international applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. English language proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:
Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum score of 105
TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 79
IELTS: minimum score of 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced: 176-184
Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 53
Eiken Test of English: completion of level Pre-1
Application Deadlines: June 1 (Fall Semester); December 1 (Spring Semester)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
