Applying to the Feinstein School as a Second Degree Student

Quickly Understand the Process

If you are enrolled as a Second Degree Student at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ you will follow a plan of study created with your advisor, which includes a list of program coursework and other requirements leading up to when you apply for admission to the Feinstein School. Program choices for a second bachelor's degree from Feinstein mirror our undergraduate program choices. Admission requirements may be very similar to undergraduate admissions; however, there will be differences.

Feinstein Application Steps

Rhode Island Background Check

Every Feinstein student who works with children/youth/adults must maintain a current Criminal Background Check (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. 

GPA Requirements

Applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. (Once you are admitted to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳, your cumulative GPA is based on your grades in your Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ coursework.) If you meet all of the admission requirements except for your GPA, you may apply for conditional admission to a program​.

Foundations Course Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Complete Feinstein course requirements (if listed on your plan of study) and Foundations (FNED) course requirements.
  2. Pass FNED 101: Introduction to Teaching and Learning. (This is a requirement for all incoming freshman and transfer students admitted to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ in Fall 2019 and later.)
  3. Earn a grade of B- or better in FNED 246: Schooling for Social Justice.
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Feinstein School of Education and Human Development

The Feinstein School administers and coordinates all professional education programs at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳. We offer a range of programs, including early childhood, pre-K-12, counseling, school psychology, youth development and health and wellness.