Overview

Salve Regina University's Secondary Education program will prepare you to step confidently into the classroom and apply for Rhode Island teacher certification in selected content areas for grades 7-12.

Through expert guidance and real-world experience, you'll develop the leadership skills and teaching expertise needed to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Students who major in secondary education choose a second major in biology, chemistry, history, literature, mathematics or music. This ensures that you gain in-depth content area knowledge and are positioned for success in the secondary education setting.

A strategic progression of coursework and field placements helps you build a strong foundation in teaching and learning based on current theory and best practices.

Concurrent with your coursework, you'll spend significant time in field placements during their second, third and fourth years. As a result, you'll be prepared to effectively engage diverse students in a variety of school contexts.

Career Paths

A degree in secondary education from Salve opens doors far beyond the traditional classroom. The skills gained - ranging from lesson planning and intercultural competence to public speaking, teamwork, creativity and technological proficiency - make the alumni highly sought after in education, leadership and beyond.

A look at where the alumni are now:

Assistant principal, Wethersfield (CT) High School

Chemistry teacher, Windham (CT) Public Schools

English teacher, Houston (TX) Independent School District

Family and youth programs coordinator, Heritage Museums and Gardens

Math teacher, Bishop Hendricken High School

Recruiting operations supervisor, EG America

Regional recruitment manager, City Year

Science teacher, Pomperaug Regional School District

Student affairs and GSA manager, Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Race and Inequity in American Education

Teaching Literacy in the Content Area

Child and Adolescent Development and the Theories of Learning

Secondary Field Experience in a Multicultural Society

Strategies for Teaching Secondary English Learners

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Secondary School

Practicum for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Secondary School

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Dec. 1 - Priority deadline for January admission.

Applications are accepted on a rolling, space-available basis after each deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newport, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit via the Common Application.

$50 application fee.

Official high school transcript, including grades from the senior year.

Two letters of recommendation (one from a school counselor and one from the teacher of your choice).

Personal essay.

SAT/ACT scores are optional for all applicants. Students who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process. If English is not your first language, the results from a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English proficiency test are required.

Students applying for dance, music or theatre are required to submit an audition.

Students applying for the studio art or technical theatre majors are required to submit a portfolio of 1-5 pieces through their student status page.

Home-schooled applicants must submit a transcript and school profile when following a prescribed curriculum. In cases where that is not available, applicants may submit a copy of all course descriptions and a portfolio of work.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51300 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51300 USD / year

≈ 51300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51300 USD / year

≈ 51300 USD / year

Living costs

Newport

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Newport

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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