Undergraduate Degree Programs
With these 55+ majors and our enriching minor programs, you'll be career ready.
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Accounting BS
Our Accounting Program gives you skills you can count on for a career you’ll appreciate. The benefits of our Accounting bachelor's degree are really adding up! Whether you’re interested in an entry-level accounting job or advancing your education to become a CPA (the gold standard in the profession) RIC's Bachelor of Science in Accounting is an asset that’s sure to increase in value. Get your future in balance—start today at ÎÚŃ»´«Ă˝.
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Africana Studies BA
Engage in an interdisciplinary exploration of a worldwide diaspora in Africana Studies. With our Africana Studies bachelor's degree you'll shift paradigms and create new ways of seeing and knowing. RIC's Africana Studies Program examines the historical, social, political, cultural, literary, artistic and intellectual development of the African diaspora, preparing students for a range of professional, academic, advocacy and community-development careers.
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Anthropology BA
With our Anthropology bachelor's degree you'll be skilled in the scientific study of humankind. Understand the lived human experience with RIC's Anthropology Program. RIC's Anthropology bachelor's degree examines human societies from both a scientific and a values/beliefs viewpoint. It allows you to unpack all that it means to be human in time, space and biology. Our Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology builds analytical and cultural skills valued in education, research, public service, and beyond.
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Art Education BS
Our Art Education bachelor's degree lets you pursue your creative passions through teaching. Combine an art foundation with RIC’s gold standard teacher preparation. Students in RIC's Art Education Program get the best of both worlds: (1) a strong foundation in art history along with hands-on studio art practice, and (2) rigorous teacher training through our nationally recognized Feinstein School of Education and Human Development.
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Art History BA
Learn to think critically (and visually) by studying the development of human creativity. Art history isn’t just about studying the past, it’s about learning to interpret our world through visual expression. Art history is interdisciplinary, drawing from various fields in the humanities, sciences, technology and even engineering. It also builds valuable skills that employers want, including critical thinking and analysis, presentation and public speaking, writing, research, problem-solving, broad historical and cultural knowledge, and creativity.
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Art: Studio Art BA, BFA
Our Studio Art bachelor's degrees let you turn your creative passions into a profession. Master your craft and learn the business of making art in our Studio Art Program. RIC's world-class studio art faculty, who are practicing artists, guide our Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts students through personalized education and hands-on experiences.
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Artificial Intelligence BS
AI is the future. With our Artificial Intelligence bachelor's degree, you can make it your future. Build your career in AI with RIC's Artificial Intelligence bachelor's degree. Learn how to harness the latest game-changing technology along with other industry-relevant skills in RIC's Artificial Intelligence Program. This hands-on program balances the technical knowledge needed to innovate with the business understanding necessary to integrate AI effectively into an organization.
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Behavioral Health Studies BS
Our Behavioral Health Studies Program teaches you to transform lives by changing behaviors. Help those who are struggling, with a Behavioral Health Studies bachelor's degree. Graduates of RIC's Behavioral Health Studies Program are prepared for entry-level positions in behavioral health and chemical dependency counseling, while others pursue advanced degrees in counseling, social work, psychology and other fields.
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Biology BS
Our Biology bachelor’s degree lets you unlock career potential by exploring the science of life. Be in demand in healthcare, food, pharmaceuticals and the green economy. Biology is the science of living things, and RIC's Biology Program gives you a broad foundation of knowledge and lab experience to build a career or pursue advanced studies in a range of life sciences. Explore how organisms grow, interact, and adapt—while preparing for a wide range of meaningful, high-impact careers in science, health, and sustainability.
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Biotechnology BS
With our Biotechnology bachelor's degree you're ready to innovate for the future. Put yourself at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs in RIC's Biotechnology Program. With RIC's Biotechnology bachelor's degree you'll delve into cutting-edge stem cell therapies and genomics, large-scale production of vaccines, genetic modification of crops, and so much more important work.
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Chemistry BA, BS
Our Chemistry bachelor's degrees hold the formula for a rewarding career. With chemists in high demand–get started in RIC's Chemistry Program. Our Chemistry bachelor's degree builds a comprehensive foundation in all areas of the discipline, with multiple degree and concentration options. With 7,800 job openings projected each year over the next decade, chemistry is a crucial area of need in a variety of industries. Make a smart choice with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from RIC.
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Communication BA
Our Communication bachelor's degree is one program with a world of career options. With job opportunities in nearly every industry–pursue Communication at RIC. Nearly every major company or industry employs communication professionals in some capacity. RIC's Communication Program provides practical, real-world education in some of the most important disciplines in the field.
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Community and Public Health Promotion BS
Our Community and Public Health Promotion Program drives you to create a healthier world. Pursue a bachelor's degree that's focused on improving public health outcomes. You don’t necessarily need to put on a lab coat to make the world a healthier place. RIC's Community and Public Health Promotion bachelor's degree will show you how to channel your passion for helping individuals and communities increase their adoption of healthy behaviors and lifestyles.
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Computer Information Systems BS
Our Computer Information Systems bachelor's degree is where business meets technology. Get ahead in a high-tech job market with RIC's Computer Information Systems Program. RIC's Computer Information Systems (CIS) bachelor's degree combines technical education with business courses, building a foundation for success in an information-based economy. CIS graduates are sought after in nearly every industry, as career opportunities continue to grow.
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Computer Science BA, BS
Our Computer Science Program puts you at the forefront of technology and innovation. Future-proof your career with our Computer Science bachelor's degrees. RIC’s Computer Science (CS) Program empowers you to design your own path to success through rigorous education and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology. Whether you prefer flexibility or specialization, ÎÚŃ»´«Ă˝ offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science to align with your career plans.
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Cybersecurity BS
With our Cybersecurity Degree Program you'll join one of the most vital industries in America. Defend, innovate, and lead with RIC’s Cybersecurity bachelor’s degree. Our leading researchers and professionals are developing practical and policy approaches to the cybersecurity challenges facing businesses, nonprofits and government. Be a part of one of the fastest growing and most strategically important industries today, with RIC's Cybersecurity Degree Program.
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Dance Performance BA
With our Dance Performance bachelor's degree you can dance like everyone’s watching! Put your passion into motion in our Dance Performance Program. Our Dance Performance bachelor's degree combines a strong foundation in history and theory with rigorous training in style and technique, along with experiential learning opportunities in composition and performance. Dance Performance majors are prepared to work professionally within a dance troupe, choreograph performances and operate a dance studio.
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Data Science BS
RIC’s Data Science Program lets you be a decision-maker in a big data world. Land a top-paying, in-demand job with our Data Science bachelor's degree. From startups to Fortune 500s to government agencies, organizations are capitalizing on big data and will need highly trained data scientists to help them make informed decisions. Get started today in RIC's Data Science Program.
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