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Develop skills you can count on for a career you’ll appreciate. The benefits of an accounting degree really add 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) our Bachelor of Science in accounting is an asset that’s sure to increase in value.

Engage in an interdisciplinary exploration of a worldwide diaspora. Through knowledge, we can shift paradigms, create new ways of seeing and knowing, and even transform lives. Our 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.

Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity. This field provides a broad base of knowledge about how society works. Anthropology examines not our bodies (biology) or minds (psychology) but our behaviors, social structures, cultures, linguistics and much more. By providing a foundational understanding of how societies function, anthropology could be considered the mother of all people skills.

Pursue your creative passions through education. Combine a foundation in art with �鶹ԭ��’s gold standard in teacher preparation. Art education students at �鶹ԭ�� 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.

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.

Turn your creative passions into a profession. As you master your craft, learn about the business of making art. Our world-class faculty, who are also practicing artists, will guide you through personalized education and real-world experiences.

AI is the future. We can make it your future. Build your career in artificial intelligence at �鶹ԭ��! Learn how to harness the latest game-changing technology, along with other industry-relevant skills in our Bachelor of Science program.

Learn to transform lives by changing behaviors. Help those who struggle with substance abuse and other behavioral health disorders. Graduates of behavioral health studies are prepared for entry-level positions in behavioral health and chemical dependency counseling, while others are pursuing advanced degrees in counseling, social work, psychology and other fields.

Unlock your career potential by exploring the science of life. Biology graduates are in demand across industries like healthcare, food and agriculture, pharmaceuticals and the green economy. Biology is the science of living things, and our Bachelor of Science program provides you with a broad foundation of knowledge and lab experience to build a career or pursue advanced studies in a range of life sciences.

Biotechnologists are the innovators of the future. Put yourself at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs with a career in this fast-growing field. Delve into cutting-edge stem cell therapies and genomics, large-scale production of vaccines that save millions of lives, genetic modification of crops that permit greater resistance against pests and diseases and so much more important work.

The science of substances contains the formula for a rewarding career. Chemists and materials scientists are highly in demand with a strong outlook for job growth. Our comprehensive program in chemistry builds a 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.

One degree with a world of career options. The field of communication offers job opportunities in nearly every industry. Nearly every major company or industry now employs communication professionals in some capacity. Our BA in communication program provides practical, real-world education in some of the most important disciplines in the field.

A rewarding career for a healthier world. Learn to improve health outcomes in your community through education and awareness. You don’t necessarily need to put on a lab coat to make the world a healthier place. Our program will show you how to channel your passion for helping individuals and communities increase their adoption of healthy behaviors and lifestyles.

Find your pathway to success at the intersection of business and technology. Get ahead in a high-tech job market with a degree in computer information systems. Our Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (CIS) combines technical education with business courses, building a foundation for success in an information-based economy.

Put yourself at the forefront of technology and innovation. Future-proof your career with a degree in computer science. Computer science empowers you to design your own path to success by combining rigorous education with hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology.

Join one of the most vital industries in America today. Build your career in cybersecurity at �鶹ԭ��! Our leading researchers and professionals are developing practical and policy approaches to the cybersecurity challenges facing businesses, nonprofits and government.

Dance like everyone’s watching! Put your passion into motion on stage, in the classroom and beyond. Our exciting program combines a strong foundation in history and theory with rigorous training in style and technique, along with experiential learning opportunities in composition and performance. Our students are prepared to work professionally within a dance troupe, choreograph performances and operate a dance studio.

Big data impacts decisions every day – you can be one of the decision makers. A data science degree is a pathway into one of the most in-demand careers with one of the highest starting salaries. 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.

Shape the future through the power of education. Early childhood education is more than a career – it’s the opportunity to instill a love of learning in young minds. 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.

Money makes the world go ’round – economics explains how and why. A degree in economics opens a wide variety of career paths. Economics is more than just numbers. It’s a way of understanding the world through supply and demand, goods and services, money and resources.

Turn your passion for education into the foundation for student success. Everyone has a teacher they remember from elementary school – our program is your path to becoming that teacher. Elementary school is where the power of education is truly unlocked for children. If you have the passion to work with young minds, our Bachelor of Arts in elementary education is your opportunity for a rewarding career.

To teach special education is to touch a life forever. Special education teachers are in high demand – our program prepares you to answer the call. In contrast to our Bachelor of Arts in elementary education, the Bachelor of Science in elementary education provides you with specialized tools and experiences to work in special education, a challenging yet richly rewarding career for which there is increased demand throughout the country.

Write your own success story with a degree in English. Understanding the art of the written word opens the door to so many career opportunities. English majors develop numerous in-demand soft skills that employers seek and that translate into a wide range of professional fields.

Take the pathway that leads to a better world. Environmental studies focuses on how humans interact with their environment and how we can move toward a sustainable future. This interdisciplinary field explores how behavior, cultural variation and the function of our social, political and economic institutions both shape and are shaped by the natural world.

Learn the language of visual storytelling. Film studies majors understand how to thrive in a media-saturated world. Our theory-to-practice curriculum combines the history and study of film with instruction in filmmaking.

Learn how to make money move with a degree in finance. We offer an affordable pathway to a variety of lucrative careers. Finance typically focuses on the study of prices, interest rates, money flows and the financial markets.

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.

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.

A career that puts education in motion. Take your teaching practice out of the classroom and onto the field, with a degree in health and physical education. Combining traditional teacher preparation with elements of health, science, kinesiology and more, our BS degree in health and physical education prepares students to be leaders in both the classroom and the gymnasium.

Put yourself on the frontlines of public health and patient outcomes. Health sciences offers multiple pathways into the healthcare industry. Housed within the Department of Biology, this Bachelor of Sciences program prepares students for a variety of both medical and non-medical positions across the healthcare industry, including human services, medical laboratory sciences, dental hygiene and respiratory therapy.

Learn to be a leader in one of the fastest-growing industries. Build your healthcare administration career at �鶹ԭ��! 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.

Build your future by learning from the past. Just one degree can open the door to graduate studies, law school and careers in a wide variety of fields. Our Bachelor of Arts in 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.

Put your education into action – advocate for justice. Learn to use the legal system and social policies to affect change. Our BA in justice studies explores the interrelationships between societal conditions and systems of justice. Our graduates 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.

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.

Learn how to lead. Effective management is the key to success in any business. Build your career in business with a degree in management. Our Bachelor of Science in management program will teach you the art and science of running complex organizations and supervising others.

Master the art of persuasion and the science of analyzing markets. Build your own brand, or manage a successful one, with a marketing degree. Learn to drive the success of products, services and businesses through research and analysis, messaging, product support and public relations.

One of the world’s oldest academic disciplines is still the path to the jobs of the future. Math is much more than solving equations – it develops skills that will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. The need for mathematically adept employees is at an all-time high. From computer game design to sports analysis, a mathematics degree leads to many in-demand careers.

Join our medical imaging program and serve a critical role in healthcare. �鶹ԭ��’s unique partnership with Brown University Health’s School of Medical Imaging offers multiple pathways to success. Become a part of the healthcare workforce Rhode Island needs.

Explore the world – and career options – by learning another language. This is an increasingly global economy and those who can communicate across borders are in high demand. Today, nine out of 10 U.S. employers need employees with language skills other than English. The BA in modern languages will help you gain proficiency in another language and expand your career options.

A performing arts degree that hits all the right notes. From the classroom to the stage, music education at �鶹ԭ�� is second to none. With two degree options and multiple concentrations, our music program empowers students to play their own tune. Students 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.

You were born to help – we’ll help you get there. Join the nation’s largest healthcare profession, with our nationally recognized BSN program. With a rigorous academic foundation and clinical placements that provide vital experiential learning opportunities, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares students for a rewarding career.

Advance your nursing career...from the comfort of your home. Our fully online bachelor’s degree program is designed around the needs of 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.

Socrates once said, “An unexamined life is not worth living.” No major teaches you to think deeper than the study of knowledge itself. Students of philosophy pursue questions in every dimension of human life. The critical thinking skills philosophy develops can be applied to problems in any field of study or industry. Our graduates are well positioned to be thought leaders in any career they choose or to pursue advanced studies.

Set your career in motion with the science of matter. Physics makes the world go ’round. Literally. Semiconductor design. Renewable energy. Space exploration. Mechanical engineering. These are just a few of the high-tech industries that require the work of physicists. Our BA in physics program combines a rigorous scientific foundation with practical applications in the lab and opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research.

Education for engaged citizenship. Political science prepares students for careers and advanced studies in a wide range of fields related to government, law, public policy and more. An interdisciplinary field encompassing elements of political theory, government, international relations, law, public policy and strategic communications, political science opens doors to careers in public affairs, governance, journalism and the nonprofit world. It is also one of the most common gateways to law school. This discipline doesn’t just produce job seekers, but highly engaged and informed citizens.

Put your brain to work studying the science of the mind. The study of human behavior is a pathway to success in many fields. 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.

Learn to lead in the public and nonprofit sectors. If public service is your calling, this degree program is the answer. The 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. Graduates are positioned for careers and advanced degrees in a range of fields, including public and nonprofit administration, law, public health, public policy, information technology and security, and disaster management.

Move to the head of the class with a degree in secondary education. Personalized education and real classroom experience will put you on the path to success. Our Bachelor of Arts program in secondary education is designed for those who plan to teach at the high school level. Students choose from one of the following concentrations: English, general science (includes biology, chemistry, or physics), history, mathematics, or social studies.

Social work is not just a career – it’s a calling. Our nationally recognized School of Social Work prepares graduates to transform their world. We prepare future social workers to make an impact on individual lives, communities and systems.

Not just a humanities degree, but the study of humanity itself. Sociology graduates enter the career world with a keen understanding of people, societies and relationships. Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior and relationships within the structures of groups, organizations and societies. 

Sports are your passion. Make them your career. Build your career in sports management at �鶹ԭ��! You don’t need to throw a touchdown pass, hit a home run or sink the game-winning shot to make sports your career.

The message is clear: communication is key. Learn to be a communication leader in an organization, business or political environment. 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.

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.

All the world’s a stage – put yourself in the center of it. A degree in theatre can lead to careers both in front of and behind the curtain. Our 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. Graduates of �鶹ԭ��’s theatre program leave school prepared to bask in the spotlight – or operate it.