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ADVERTISEMENT PROVIDENCE CAMPUS FACTS Established: 1854 Current Enrollment: 7,523* Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1* Tuition: $10,260* (includes fees) Undergrad Degrees: 50 Graduate Degrees: 30 * Undergraduate statistics Omar Reyes, M.Ed. ’18 Youth Development Director of Adult Programs and Policies, R.I. Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner Q: Why did you choose RIC for your master’s A: My mother had a seventh-grade education and my father an eleventh, so I had never envisioned myself completing a bachelor’s degree, let alone a master’s degree. It wasn’t until I inquired about graduate programs at RIC that I saw this was possible. Q: What did you gain from the program? A: The graduate program was a life-altering experience. Faculty not only served as instructors, but professional mentors. I conducted two major research projects that have completely reshaped my philosophy as a professional and helped me become a better advocate for students. Q: What made the program distinctive? A: What made RIC’s graduate program so great was the camaraderie I experienced with my classmates, who, like me, were also working and brought real-life experiences and issues to the classroom. Rhode Island College Providence, Rhode Island The path to career advancement begins at Rhode Island College. Our nationally recognized graduate programs include more than thirty master’s degrees in healthcare, counseling, social work, business, management, teaching, community leadership, and arts and sciences – plus doctoral programs in education and nursing, and 18 certificates of graduate study. The RIC Advantage: Quality Graduate Education Without the Debt Geared toward adult learners and working professionals, we offer one of the most affordable master’s degrees in the Northeast, putting career advancement within reach and creating pathways to Ph.D.s and M.D.s With personalized, hands-on learning experiences, we create dynamic learning environments and offer robust programs: • The Feinstein School of Education and Human Development is at the cutting edge of teacher education nationally and offers TESOL, special education and a new health education program. • Our internationally accredited School of Business offers one of the most affordable Master of Professional Accountancy programs in the region. • Our Master of Social Work graduates achieved a 96% pass rate on their licensure exams, 15 points above the national average. Be Bold. There’s no better time to pursue a Graduate Degree at Rhode Island College. ric.edu/graduatestudies Admission Office 600 Mount Pleasant Ave. Providence, RI 02908 401-456-8000 ric.edu/admissions 114 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l SEPTEMBER 2020