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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Early Childhood Education BS
With our Early Childhood Education bachelor's degree, you'll get to shape the future. More than just a career, this degree means an opportunity to instill a love of learning. Early childhood educators can be among the most impactful figures in a young child’s life and play a major role in their future educational success. Get started on your path today, with RIC's Early Childhood Education Program.
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Economics BA
Money makes the world go ’round–learn how and why with our Economics bachelor's degree. A smart choice that adds up—our Economics Program opens doors to diverse careers. At RIC, an Economics degree is about more than just numbers. Economics majors learn to understanding the world through supply and demand, goods and services, money and resources. RIC's Economics bachelor's degree equips you with the analytical tools and real-world insights to navigate and influence the global economy.
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Elementary Education BA
Our Elementary Education bachelor's degree turns your passion into student success. Be the teacher that everyone remembers–pursue our Elementary Education BA. Elementary school is where the power of education is truly unlocked for children. If you have the passion to work with young minds, RIC's Elementary Education Program is your opportunity for a rewarding career.
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Elementary Education BS
Touch a life forever, with our Elementary Education bachelor's degree. Focus on elementary and special education with RIC's Elementary Education BS. We equip you with the skills and classroom experience needed to meet the growing demand for teachers across the country. Graduates of RIC's Elementary Education Bachelor of Science (BS) degree are licensed to teach Grades 1–6 and are uniquely prepared to work with culturally and linguistically diverse students, including those with exceptionalities. Unlike the BA track, the BS degree provides specialized preparation for careers in special education, one of the nation's most in-demand fields.
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English BA
With our English bachelor's degree you can write your own success story. The written word opens doors—start your journey in our English Program. RIC English majors develop numerous in-demand soft skills that employers seek and that translate into a wide range of professional fields.
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Environmental Studies BA
RIC's Environmental Studies bachelor's degree prepares you to make a better world. Move toward a sustainable future in our Environmental Studies Program. Our Environmental Studies bachelor's degree is an interdisciplinary program that explores how behavior, cultural variation and the function of our social, political and economic institutions both shape and are shaped by the natural world.
 
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Film Studies BA
RIC's Film Studies bachelor's degree teaches you the language of visual storytelling. Prepare for a career in the entertainment industry, with our Film Studies Program. The theory-to-practice curriculum of ÎÚŃ»´«Ă˝'s Film Studies Program combines the history, theory and study of film with hands-on instruction in filmmaking.
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Finance BS
With our Finance bachelor's degree you'll learn how to make money move. Start on an affordable path to a lucrative career in RIC’s Finance Program. Come study prices, interest rates, money flows and the financial markets in RIC's Finance Program. You'll gain practical skills using state-of-the-art, professional technology in an intellectually challenging environment. Get started today on path that leads to numerous career opportunities and a secure future.
 
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Gender and Women’s Studies BA
This interdisciplinary field will help you better understand our world. Learn to think critically about the structures and systems in our society. By engaging in a broad-based liberal arts education rooted in contemporary feminist theory, our students develop valuable professional skills: writing, critical thinking, research, public presentation and leadership skills that employers seek and that apply to a variety of professions.
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Global Studies BA
Develop a global understanding of our complex world. We have become increasingly interconnected societies and economies. Global studies is an interdisciplinary major that encompasses anthropology, economics, English, geography, history, international nongovernmental organizations, mathematics, modern languages, political science and sociology.
 
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Health and Physical Education BS
Our Health and Physical Education bachelor's degree puts your career in motion. Inspire wellness in others, with our Health and Physical Education bachelor's degree. Combining traditional daytime/in-person teacher preparation courses with elements of health, science, kinesiology and more, this four-year Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education prepares students to be leaders in both the classroom and the gymnasium.
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Health Sciences BS
Our Health Sciences bachelor's degree puts you on the frontlines of public health. Step into the healthcare industry with RIC’s Health Sciences Program. Housed within the Department of Biology, RIC's Health Sciences Program prepares students for a variety of both medical and non-medical positions across the healthcare industry, including human services and medical laboratory sciences.
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Healthcare Administration BS
With our Healthcare Administration bachelor's degree, you can lead in a fast-growing industry. Shape healthcare in RIC’s Healthcare Administration Program. Healthcare is already one of the nation’s largest industries and it continues to grow – making the demand for well-trained administrators greater than ever. Get the preparation you'll need to start your career, with RIC's Healthcare Administration Program.
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History BA
With our History bachelor's degree you'll build your future by learning from the past. Graduate studies, law school and beyond–start strong in RIC's History Program. RIC's History Program will give you an invaluable perspective on history and world affairs. Join the ranks of history degree holders who include presidents, Supreme Court justices, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, sports broadcasters, Fortune 500 CEOs and Oscar-winning documentarians.
 
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Justice Studies BA
With our Justice Studies bachelor's degree you can put your education into action. Advocate for justice and affect change with RIC's Justice Studies program. Our Justice Studies bachelor's degree program explores the interrelationships between societal conditions and systems of justice. Justice Studies majors go on to careers in corrections, criminal justice policy, law, law enforcement, mediation and labor relations, public service, social service and fields dealing with children and adolescents, among others.
 
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Liberal Studies BA
A major tailored for you. With a liberal studies degree, you choose the destination and you chart the course you want to take to get there. Our Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies is a multidisciplinary degree that empowers students to develop a plan of study around a topic or theme of their choice. Along the way, they develop analytical and critical reasoning skills, effective oral and written communication and, in most cases, quantitative skills prized by employers in all areas of business, nonprofits and public service.
 
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Management BS
With our Management bachelor's degree, you'll learn how to lead. Effective management drives successful business. Start with RIC's Management Program. Build your career in business with our Management degree. Our program will teach you the art and science of running complex organizations and supervising others.
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Marketing BS
With our Marketing bachelor's degree, master the art of persuasion and market analysis. Build your own brand, or manage a successful one, with RIC's Marketing Program. In our Bachelor of Science in Marketing you'll learn to drive the success of products, services and businesses through research and analysis, messaging, product support and public relations.
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Mathematics BA
Our Mathematics bachelor's degree turns an ancient field into a future-ready career. Go beyond equations—build versatile skills in RIC’s Mathematics program. The need for mathematically adept employees is at an all-time high. From computer game design to sports analysis, RIC's Mathematics bachelor's degree leads to many in-demand careers.
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Medical Imaging BS
Earn a Medical Imaging bachelor's degree and launch your career in healthcare. Prepare to diagnose and treat with RIC’s Medical Imaging bachelor's degree. Through hands-on clinical training and advanced coursework, you'll gain the skills Rhode Island's healthcare system needs most. Our collaboration with Brown University Health's School of Medical Imaging gives you access to exceptional clinical experiences and multiple career pathways in radiologic technology, MRI, and diagnostic imaging.
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Modern Languages BA
Explore the world–and career options–with our Modern Languages bachelor's degree. Prepare to communicate across borders with RIC's Modern Languages Program. Today, nine out of 10 U.S. employers need employees with language skills other than English. RIC's Modern Languages Program will help you gain proficiency in another language and expand your career options.
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Music BA, BM
Our Music bachelor's degrees are known for hitting all the right notes. From the classroom to the stage, RIC's Music Program is second to none. With two degree options and multiple concentrations, our music program empowers students to play their own tune. Music majors study with some of New England’s finest performers and teachers; perform in more than a dozen pre-professional ensembles; and gain instruction in a full range of band and orchestra instruments, as well voice, keyboards, guitar and jazz improvisation.
 
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Nursing BSN
You were born to help–our Nursing bachelor's degree will help you get there. Join the nation’s largest healthcare profession, with RIC's BSN degree. With a rigorous academic foundation and clinical placements that provide vital experiential learning opportunities, our nationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares students for a rewarding career. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a registered nurse in any state.
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Nursing RN to BSN
In our RN to BSN program, you can advance your nursing career from the comfort of home. A fully online RN to BSN degree program for busy, working registered nurses. Our program keeps you on the fast track to career advancement, with flexible schedules, individualized learning, career development advising and credit for prior coursework.
 
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Philosophy BA
In our Philosophy Program you'll explore the nature of knowledge and life itself. No major teaches you to think deeper than our Philosophy bachelor's degree. Throughout your Philosophy studies you'll pursue questions in every dimension of human life. The critical thinking skills you'll develop will be applicable to problems in any field of study or industry. RIC's Philosophy Program ensures that its graduates are well positioned to be thought leaders in any career they choose or to pursue advanced studies.
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Physics BS
Physics Bachelor's degree students discover how the laws of physics literally keep the world turning. Set your career in motion with the science of matter and RIC's Physics bachelor's degree. Semiconductor design. Renewable energy. Space exploration. Mechanical engineering. These are just a few of the high-tech growth industries requiring physicists. RIC's Physics Program combines a rigorous scientific foundation with practical applications in lab work and opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research.
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Political Science BA
Our Political Science bachelor's degree means education for engaged citizenship. Prepare for a career or advanced study in government, law, and beyond. Political Science is an interdisciplinary field encompassing elements of political theory, government, international relations, law, public policy and strategic communications. RIC's Political Science Program opens doors to careers in public affairs, governance, journalism and the nonprofit world. This discipline doesn’t just produce job seekers, but highly engaged and informed citizens. It's also one of the most common gateways to law school.
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Psychology BA
Our Psychology bachelor's degree puts your brain to work on the science of the mind. Understand people. Succeed anywhere. RIC’s Psychology Program. RIC Psychology majors become adept at research methods, data analysis and problem solving; they learn how to think critically and communicate effectively; and they learn how to apply social psychology concepts to everyday life and understand the complexities of human behavior. These skills can be applied to many occupations and disciplines.
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Public Administration BA, BA to MPA
With our Public Administration Program, you'll lead in public and nonprofit sectors. Is public service your calling? Our bachelor's and bachelor's-to-master's degrees are your answer. RIC's pre-professional public administration program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the public and nonprofit sectors at the national, state and local levels. Our Public Administration bachelor's and accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s degrees position you for careers and advanced degrees in a range of fields, including public and nonprofit administration, law, public health, public policy, disaster management and information technology and security.
 
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Secondary Education BA
With our Secondary Education bachelor's degree you'll move to the head of the class. Real classroom experience. Real results. RIC's Secondary Education Program. RIC's Secondary Education Program is designed for those who plan to teach at the high school level. Secondary Education majors choose from one of the following concentrations: English, history, mathematics, or social studies.
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Social Work BSW
With RIC's Social Work bachelor's degree, social work isn't just a career–it’s a calling. Our Social Work BSW graduates are prepared and eager to transform the world. RIC's Bachelor of Social Work Program prepares future social workers to make an impact on individual lives, communities and systems. Through a rigorous curriculum and guidance from nationally recognized faculty, you’ll gain hands-on experience and professional skills to work effectively across diverse settings and create meaningful change.
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Sociology BA
More than a humanities program, our Sociology bachelor's degree explores humanity itself. Understand people, societies and relationships with RIC's Sociology Program. In our program you'll pursue the scientific study of human behavior and relationships within the structures of groups, organizations and societies. We'll equip you with the analytical tools and real-world experience to understand and address the complexities of behavioral patterns and societal structures.
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Sports Management BS
Turn your passion for sports into a career with our Sports Management Program. RIC's Sports Management bachelor's degree blends disciplines for career-success. You don’t need to throw a touchdown pass, hit a home run or sink the game-winning shot to make sports your career. Get started today, with RIC's Sports Management Program and enter a high-growth, opportunity-rich field.
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Strategic Communication BA
Communication is key—master it in RIC's Strategic Communication Program. Our Strategic Communication bachelor's degree equips you to be a communication leader. Nearly all organizations across all industries employ strategic communications professionals, whose responsibilities may encompass social media, strategy, analysis, graphic design, speech writing, production of collateral such as fact sheets and news releases or speaking on behalf of the organization. Get started today, in RIC's Strategic Communication Program.
 
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Technology Education BS
A specialized education for a high-tech future. A degree in technology education will help you prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. By combining a strong foundation in teacher education with technical classes, using cutting-edge equipment, our Bachelor of Science in technology education prepares you to teach grades K-12.
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Theatre BA
With our Theatre bachelor's degree, all the world’s a stage–put yourself at the center of it. Launch your career onstage or behind the scenes with RIC's Theatre Program. RIC's Theatre Program doesn’t just teach you to perform, it prepares you with the tools and experiences necessary to build a career in the theatre world, whether it’s acting on stage, singing and dancing in a musical theatre ensemble, writing for the stage, or working behind the scenes on lighting, costume design and production. RIC Theatre graduates are prepared to bask in the spotlight – or operate it.
 
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Wellness and Exercise Science BS
Our Wellness and Exercise Science Program builds your career from a position of strength. Gain an edge in the wellness industry with RIC's Wellness and Exercise Science degree. The science behind fitness and wellness is evolving quickly, and the demand for trained and certified professionals is growing. RIC's Wellness and Exercise Science Program provides both the rigorous scientific background and the practical experience you need to be successful.
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World Languages Education BA
Meet the demand for multilingual teachers, with RIC's World Languages Education Program. Our World Languages Education bachelor's degree makes you certification-ready. If you’re interested in teaching languages at all levels of instruction, RIC's World Languages Education Program provides the highest level of teacher preparation and a wide range of field experiences.
 
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Youth Development BA
With our Youth Development bachelor's degree you can give young people a stronger start. Become a youth leadership professional in RIC's Youth Development Program. Our curriculum is multidisciplinary, combining courses in education, social work and nonprofit studies to prepare you to work with populations ranging in age from three to twenty-one in a variety of settings.
 
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