Admissions for Second Degree Applicants
All FSEHD applications will be submitted in Chalk and Wire.
The Feinstein School of Education and Human Development (FSEHD) offers a range of Initial Certification Programs that prepare students to teach in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. FSEHD also offers Community Programs in three departments: Early Childhood, Health and Physical Education, and Educational Studies. These programs prepare students to work in a wide array of experiences in after school programs, recreation centers, early learning centers and more.
A second-degree student follows a plan of study, created with an advisor, that includes a list of program coursework and other requirements leading up to FSEHD program admission and program completion. The admissions requirements may mirror the undergraduate admissions but there will be differences.
The admissions process will require students to submit applications in two platforms, MyRIC and Chalk and Wire.
Requirements for Admission to Feinstein School Programs
Minimum cumulative RIC Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75
- Once admitted to Rhode Island College your cumulative GPA is based on your RIC coursework grades.
- If you meet all of the admissions requirements except for your RIC GPA, see
conditional admission to a program.
Meet the following FSEHD Course Requirements (if listed on your Plan of Study)
Foundations (FNED) course requirements
- Pass FNED 101: Introduction to Teaching and Learning. This is a requirement for all incoming freshman and transfer students admitted to RIC in Fall 2019 or later.
- Earn a grade of B- or better in FNED 246: Schooling for Social Justice.
Three Anchored Disposition Assessments (ADI) Faculty, Supervisor and Self assessments. These are completed in Chalk and Wire while enrolled in FNED 246. Course instructor will provide details. If completed in a previous semester (before Fall 2019) the FSEHD Office has access in MyRIC system and your application will be updated in the FSEHD Office. If you are not required to take FNED 246, contact the Associate Dean’s Office, 401-456-8822, to receive additional information.
Rhode Island Background Check. Every FSEHD student who works with children/youth/adults must maintain a current BCI from the Attorney General’s Office. The BCI is required before entering a classroom or community space, virtually and/or face to face, whether observing, tutoring, teaching, and/or participating in any type of community activity. BCIs will be submitted and maintained in Chalk and Wire.
Program specific course requirements and curriculum. Additional
program requirements are set by each program. Your requirements will be listed on your Plan of Study.
Each semester new applications dates and instructions for using Chalk and Wire will be posted on the FSEHD home page – Announcements Section.
