Program Overview
The Education at University of Rhode Island is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Kingston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Adult Education
- Education in Contemporary Society
- Adult Basic Education
- Leadership Development in Adult Program
- Current Trends in Elementary Education
- Microcomputer Applications in Education
- Teaching the Gifted and Talented
- Foundations of Educational Research
- Education of Special Needs Students
- Current Trends in Secondary Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
\xc2\x95Complete, submitted online Application Form
\xc2\x95Nonrefundable application fee submitted via online application as a credit card payment or as an electronic check
\xc2\x95Personal statement (submitted via online application)
\xc2\x95Translated transcripts from all colleges attended, uploadeddirectly to your application
\xc2\x95Letters of recommendation (2 or 3, depending on program; submitted online)
\xc2\x95Official test report from the GRE, GMAT or MAT taken within the past five years, if required by the Department to which you are applying (http://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/apply/deadlines/). You must arrange for the testing organization to report your scores directly to URI. The ETS institution code for URI is 3919; you do not need to specify a department.
\xc2\x95Applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official test report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken with the past two years. You must arrange for ETS to report your scores directly to URI. The ETS institution code for URI is 3919 and you do not need to specify a department.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Rhode Island directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, United States
University of Rhode Island is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months