The Master of Education in Higher Education program prepares students to begin professional careers in college or university administration. Graduates of the program enter positions in advising, career education, admission, student leadership, residential life, international education, student support, athletics, and administration. Courses are carefully designed to build from theory to practice – with students moving from foundational coursework to more specialized areas as they move through the program.

The Master of Education in Literacy program prepares certified teachers to be reading specialists/literacy consultants who are proficient in the Science of Reading. Literacy candidates are prepared for proficiency in evidence-based literacy instruction through 12 courses and 300 hours of field and internship experiences documented in written reports. An analysis of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) and a series of coaching experiences further support the candidates’s mastery of evidence-based practices related to K-12 literacy development.

The M.Ed. in Literacy 4+1 program provides an opportunity for undergraduate education majors with teacher certification to earn a master’s degree in one year (for full-time students). Graduates of this program are eligible for an additional certification as a PK-12 reading specialist through the Rhode Island Department of Education. PC education majors are eligible to apply in their senior year and, with approval from their academic advisor, may begin the graduate program in the fall or spring semester of that year.

For undergraduate education majors with teacher certification coming from colleges outside of PC, the M.Ed. in Literacy may be completed by following the 4+1 timeline.

The Master of Education in School Counseling program prepares its students to become members of school guidance departments. The program examines the field of counseling from the three-fold aspect of theory, analysis, and application and follows the CACREP Standards.  Students completing this pathway will be eligible for Rhode Island certification as a PK-12 School Counselor.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been an important focus of the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) for several years. We’re happy to announce Providence College will now offer pathways for educators to receive a stand-alone SEL Certificate or combine the SEL Endorsement with their M.Ed. in School Counseling.

Participants in SEL coursework will understand research-driven social emotional learning standards, their influence on a positive school culture and climate, practical application strategies of the standards, and how to measure the impact of the standards.

The Master of Education in School Leadership program (formerly School Administration) is designed to equip teachers with the skills necessary to become a school administrator. Recipients of this degree have gone on to educational leadership careers such as assistant principals, principals, assistant superintendents, and superintendents.

Established at Providence College in 2001, the PACT Program is a distinctive teacher preparation program that invites recent graduates to contribute two years of service as teachers in Catholic schools in New England. PACT is a proud member of the University Consortium for Catholic Education (UCCE).

PACT members teach classes in language arts, English literature, British and American literature, history, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, World Languages, Catholic Theology, and other subject areas.  They also coach sports teams, act as advisors to students, and are leaders of school retreats.

The M.Ed. in Special Education with Dyslexia Credential prepares current state-certified teachers and tutors to educate students who are reading below grade level or have been diagnosed with a reading or language disability. The program includes the courses and training needed for Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Level I Certification. Students who complete this certificate would become eligible for the Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner credential from the Wilson Reading System® Corporation. Additional coursework in Special Education provides foundational content knowledge and skill development that are applicable to the field of special education in general with an emphasis on dyslexia studies

The M.Ed. in Urban Teaching program – the first of its kind in Rhode Island – aims to reduce the achievement gap in urban schools by providing early-career teachers the ​skills needed for success in urban classrooms. The program focuses on understanding the sociocultural contexts of urban teaching and developing strategies for student success.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are experiencing a shortage of mathematics teachers. The M.A. in Teaching Mathematics program at Providence College is designed to develop excellence in teaching for the mathematics educator that is consistent with the recommendations of the National Research Council.

Massachusetts teachers: The MA in Teaching Mathematics meets the Massachusetts Professional Licensure requirement for graduate-level content preparation for math teachers.

This program may also be completed as a joint program through our Teacher Certification Program.

The Teacher Certification Program prepares candidates to teach biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, or social studies and to achieve full (initial) certification at the secondary level (grades 7 to 12). Approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education, your certification can also be used (through reciprocity) to achieve certification/licensure in at least 45 other U.S. States.  

This is a post-baccalaureate program designed for working adults. Its six instructional courses may be completed on a part-time basis followed by completion of a full-time, 12-week classroom experience as the final requirement. Students must have completed a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent (30+ credits) in their intended teaching subject. 

This TCP/M.Ed. combination is designed for working adults. Its six teaching courses and five graduate mathematics courses may be fulfilled on a part-time basis. Following this, all students must complete a full-time, 12-week classroom experience as the final requirement. Those interested must have completed a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent (30+ credits) in mathematics to be eligible for this program.

This TCP/M.Ed. combination is designed for working adults. Its eleven courses may be fulfilled on a part-time basis. All students must complete a full-time, 12-week classroom experience as the final requirement. Students must have completed a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent (30+ credits) in their intended teaching subject. 

The Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration is a part-time, 3-course graduate certificate offered by the Providence College School of Education and Social Work.

This certificate program develops the industry knowledge, business principles, and foundational skills needed to lead and support sports organizations. Expert faculty provide a focused education in the history, management, marketing, and leadership of athletics at the collegiate and professional levels.

*This is a part-time program. For that reason, students in this program do not qualify for a graduate assistantship. To qualify for a graduate assistantship, you must be in a full-time program. Consider combining the Master of Education in Higher Ed with the Sports Administration Certificate to be eligible for a graduate assistantship.