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Certificate Programs

Rhode Island College offers a variety of certificate programs designed to meet the needs of students, community members, and professionals. Programs range from entry-level workforce development and job skills training through undergraduate and graduate studies.

FINANCIAL AID: RIC certificate programs eligible for federal financial aid are identified below. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.

Certificate of Undergraduate Studies (CUS)

CUS programs are primarily for undergraduate-level students, where the certificate components consist mostly of Rhode Island College undergraduate-level courses. Admission and retention requirements are significant. These certificates typically provide applied academic and/or professional training.

Certificate in Social and Human Service Assistance
Contact: Princess Metuge
401-456-9884
pmetuge@ric.edu
Eligible for federal financial aid

Gerontology
Contact: Desirée Ciambrone
401-456-8726
dciambrone@ric.edu

Public History
Contact: Erik Christiansen
401-456-8039
echristiansen@ric.edu

International Non-Governmental Organizations Studies (INGOS)
Contact: Robyn Linde
401-456-8278
rlinde@ric.edu

Nonprofit Studies
Contact: Michael Andrade
mandrade@ric.edu
Eligible for federal financial aid

College and Career Attainment
Contact: Claire Rosenbaum
crosenbaum@ric.edu
Eligible for federal financial aid

Biology Education
Chemistry Education
General Science Education
Physics Education

Contact: Rudolf Kraus
401-456-8996
rkraus@ric.edu

World Languages Education:
French, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish

Contact: Erin Papa
401-456-8601
epapa@ric.edu

Long Term Care Administration
Contact: Marianne Raimondo
401-456-6359
mraimondo@ric.edu

Early Childhood Birth-3
Contact: Leslie Sevey
401-456-8268
lsevey@ric.edu

Certificate of Graduate Studies (CGS)

CGS programs are primarily for post-baccalaureate-level students, where the certificate components consist mostly of Rhode Island College graduate-level courses. Admission and retention requirements are extensive. These certificates typically provide advanced applied academic and/or professional training.

Advanced Counseling

(Federal financial aid available)*

This CGS enables students who already have a Master's degree, which is fewer than 60 credits, to obtain 60 credits needed for licensure as a mental health counselor in the state of Rhode Island. Students will be able to take from 15-27 credits depending upon the number of credits they need for licensure. Core courses in counseling practica and internship (a total of 12 credits) will be required of all CGS candidates. Other credits are determined based on the needs of the candidate.

Contact: Monica Darcy
401-456-8023

mdarcy@ric.edu


Advanced Study of Creative Writing

(Federal financial aid available)*

This program has been developed for those from various disciplines and backgrounds who wish to pursue creative writing in a structured environment.  The CGS serves as a credential of extended study in fiction, poetry, or literary nonfiction writing, a valuable asset in many fields. Credits earned may be applied to the M.A. should students wish to apply for and be accepted into the M.A. program.

Contact: Karen Boren
401-456-4648
kboren@ric.edu


Advanced Study of Literature

(Federal financial aid available)*

This program enables students to pursue the study of literature on an advanced, graduate level. Courses can be applied towards the Masters degree if students are admitted to the Masters program later. The certificate may be particularly useful to high school teachers seeking a credential to teach college-credit English courses.

Contact: Anita Duneer
401-456-8658

aduneer@ric.edu


Autism Education

(Federal financial aid available)*

Increases in the incidence of autism in Rhode Island has created the need to extend the learning opportunities for school professionals (teachers and related service personnel) to further develop their knowledge and skills in effective practices that support learning for students with autism.

Contact: Paul LaCava
401-456-9703

placava@ric.edu


Childhood and Adolescent Trauma​

The C.G.S. is open to all second year MSW students and those who have earned the MSW or Masters in Counseling and are interested in gaining knowledge and skills in trauma-informed, evidence-based practice with children and adolescents. Enrolled students will have to earn 18 credits in courses that are intended to enhance their understanding of the nature of a traumatic experience from a child’s perspective and explore the ways in which trauma influences the child and family. Included in the array of courses is a field experience and a clinical evaluation class. The curriculum is supported by evidence-based research under the auspices of National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).

Contact: Daniel Harvey
401-456-8761

dharvey@ric.edu


Financial Planning

(Federal financial aid available)*

The C.G.S. in financial planning is a program of 18 credit hours (6 courses) that prepares candidates to sit for the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ without having to complete a master's program. Completion of the required course work meets CFP Board’s requirements for eligibility.

Contact: Sean Cote
401-456-9028

scote@ric.edu


Historical Studies

The Certificate of Graduate Studies in Historical Studies provides advanced studies in History and allows students to follow an American, Western, non-Western or World focus.  It affords both flexibility and the opportunity to concentrate in a particular area.

Contact: Ron Dufour
401-456-9784

rdufour@ric.edu


Mathematics Content Specialist: Elementary

(Federal financial aid available)*

Designed to facilitate the professional improvement of teachers of mathematics in elementary schools, this 15 credit program (5 courses) covers four topic areas.  It aligns with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Rhode Island Mathematics Standards (GLEs/GSEs) and the Common Core State Standards for mathematics (CCSS).  Each course delves into the conceptual and computational understanding of mathematics and provides the elementary school teacher a deeper understanding of the mathematics content they instruct.

Contact: Donna Christy
401-456-8038

dchristy@ric.edu


Middle-Level Certification

This program meets RIDE middle grades certification and consists of advanced graduate study and practicum training for students with an undergraduate degree and either elementary or secondary teaching certificate.

Contact: Julie Horwitz, MLED Coordinator
401-456-9013

jhorwitz@ric.edu


Modern Biological Sciences

(Federal financial aid available)*

This curriculum provides for advanced study of the biological sciences and their application in the laboratory.  Designed to be completed in one year of full-time study, the program consists of 15-17 credit hours that include required and elective graduate-level course work as well as research experience.

Contact: Deborah Britt
401-456-8705

dbritt@ric.edu


Nonprofit Studies

Certificate of Graduate Study (CGS) in Nonprofit Studies is designed to strengthen leadership and analytical skills for current and future leaders of nonprofit organizations. The program will afford students key competency skills in nonprofit management areas including, but not limited to, fundraising, strategic planning, personnel, finance and governance.

Contact: Michael Andrade
401-456-8864

mandrade@ric.edu


Nursing Care Management

(Federal financial aid available)*

The Nursing Care Management Certificate of Graduate Studies (CGS) has been designed to meet a rapidly emerging need in health care, that of preparing nurses for nurse care/case manager positions across health care settings

Contact: Pat Molloy
401-456-9704

pmolloy@ric.edu


Physical Education

(Federal financial aid available)*

This CGS introduces students to advanced studies in current trends and topics in Physical Education.  The program provides students with tools to adjust current physical education school programs to meet the needs of today's children and their community.  It serves to increase a student's marketability and enhance teaching techniques based on theory.

Contact: Robin Kirkwood Auld
401-456-8880

rauld@ric.edu


Public History

Designed for students with an undergraduate background in History and/or workplace experience in the field, this 15 credit CGS provides an introduction to graduate study in History, and intensive training in the practical application, scope, methodologies and procedures of public history.

Contact: Ronald Dufour
401-456-9784

rdufour@ric.edu


Severe Intellectual Disabilities

This cohort-based program offers teachers who are currently certified as a teacher of students with mild/moderate disabilities an extension of their skills to the skills, knowledge and perspectives they need to effectively support students with severe and complex disabilities. It provides an accelerated path to teacher certification in Severe Intellectual Disabilities.

Contact: Susan Dell
401-456-8557

sdell@ric.edu

Certificate of Continuing Studies (CCS)

CCS programs are primarily for non-degree students, where the certificate components consist primarily of courses and/or workshops earning credits not associated with undergraduate or graduate programs at Rhode Island College, such as continuing education units (CEUs), college Outreach Program credit, etc. Admission and retention requirements for most CCS programs are minimal. These certificates typically provide professional development, vocational training, or personal enrichment.

Program Title Contact Information Department
Behavioral Health Training Tonya Glantz, Director
Institute for Education in Healthcare
401-456-4626
tglantz@ric.edu
Institute for Education in Healthcare
www.ric.edu/IEH
Bookkeeping and Accounting Training Nancy Miller, Training Coordinator
Adult Education and Workforce Development
401-456-8928 
nmiller@ric.edu
Institute for Education in Healthcare
www.ric.edu/IEH
Certificate of Continuing Education in Interdisciplinary Studies for Assessment and Treatment of Trauma Daniel Harvey, Director
School of Social Work
401-456-8761
dharvey@ric.edu
School of Social Work
www.ric.edu/socialwork
Clinical Issues in Adoption and Foster Care Hafida Zerouali
Coordinator of Continuing Education in Social Work
401-456-2753
afcc@ric.edu
School of Social Work
www.ric.edu/SocialWork​
English as a Second Language and Computer Assisted English Language Learning Nancy Miller, Training Coordinator
Adult Education and Workforce Development
401-456-8928 
nmiller@ric.edu
Professional Studies and Continuing Education
www.ric.edu/psce
Foundations in Community Health Worker Training Sarah R. Lawrence, Director
Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island
401-456-9039
slawrence@ric.edu
www.chwari.org​
Institute for Education in Healthcare
www.ric.edu/IEH
Leadership Development for Healthcare Professionals Tonya Glantz, Director
Institute for Education in Healthcare
401-456-4626
tglantz@ric.edu
Institute for Education in Healthcare
www.ric.edu/IEH
Medical Assistant Training Nancy Miller, Training Coordinator
Adult Education and Workforce Development
401-456-8928
nmiller@ric.edu
Professional Studies and Continuing Education
www.ric.edu/psce
Navigating for Success Joise Garzon, Director
Learning for Life (L4L)
401-456-6320
jgarzon@ric.edu
Learning for Life (L4L) and School of Social Work
www.ric.edu/learningforlife
Working With and Supporting Older Adults for Direct Service Workers Training Tonya Glantz, Director
Institute for Education in Healthcare
401-456-4626
tglantz@ric.edu
Institute for Education in Healthcare
www.ric.edu/IEH

The following certificate programs are offered by the Office of Outreach Programs:

  • ESL English as a Second Language and Computer Assisted English Language Learning (CAELL)
  • Green Business
  • Training Responsible Adults to be Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks (TRABAC / TRABAC PLUS)
  • Training Responsible Adults Insurance Technicians (TRAIT)
  • Training Responsible Adults as Medical Assistants (TRAMA / TRAMA PLUS)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Page last updated: August 27, 2020