Graduate students are an integral and influential part of the total student body. We value the strengths they bring to the university community. And we realize that, with their maturity and experience, they promote academic growth.

You’ll learn from our accomplished and dedicated faculty at our waterfront campus in historic Bristol, Rhode Island or our campus in Renaissance city of Providence.  With part-time evening programs for working professionals as well as full-time traditional day programs, graduate students have options here at Roger Williams University.

The result of a Roger Williams University graduate education is a well-rounded person who is successfully able to bridge transitions to a rewarding career and gratifying life. Explore your possibilities at Roger Williams University.

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School of Architecture, Art &
Historic Preservation

Architecture - M.Arch.

• B.A. or B.S. in Architecture required.
• Prepares students for licensure and to enter the profession with an understanding of the components of architectural practice as well as the variety of roles for architects in relation to other fields.

School of Engineering, Computing & Construction Management

Construction Management - M.S.

• The Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM) program will be offered beginning in the Fall 2009.
• A baccalaureate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or Business.
• At least three years of experience in the construction industry.
• Demonstration of adequate mathematic skills in calculus, probablility and statistics, and engineering economics or operations research/systems analysis.
• Construction Management – Downloadable Brochure

School of Justice Studies

Criminal Justice - M.S.
This degree program is offered entirely in-class or entirely online

• Courses in Criminology and Justice System Management
• Distinguished faculty of scholars and justice system professionals.
• Fact Sheet: Criminal Justice & JD Joint Degree
  

Criminal Justice Joint Degree - J.D./M.S.
The Criminal Justice portion of this degree program is offered entirely in-class or entirely online

• Dual degree program allows matriculated students to complete the Juris Doctor (JD) and the Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) in an accelerated period of study.

School of Education

Teaching (Elementary Education) - M.A. 

• Teacher certification in grades 1-6.
• Convenient evening classes designed to fit the schedule of the busy professional.
• Teaching – Downloadable Brochure

Literacy Education - M.A. (Part-time only) 

• Teaching certificate required.
• Certification as a K-12 Reading Specialist/Consultant.
• Designed for teachers – convenient late afternoon and evening classes.
• Literacy Education – Downloadable Brochure

Feinstein College of Arts & Sciences

Public Administration - M.P.A.
The courses in this degree program are offered as Directed Seminars (hybrid-style courses) and completely online.

• Unique and convenient “Directed Seminar” format in which courses meet on alternate weeks at our Providence campus, with on-line activity between meetings.
• Concentrations in Health Care Administration and Public Management
• Certificate programs (non-degree) available
• Fact Sheet: Public Administration

Leadership - M.S.
The courses in this degree program are offered as Directed Seminars (hybrid-style courses) and completely online.

• Unique and convenient “Directed Seminar” format in which courses meet on alternate weeks at our Providence campus, with on-line activity between meetings.
• Prepares students to lead high-performing organizations in the globalized world of the twenty-first century

Forensic Psychology - M.A.

• Two-year, full-time program prepares students to provide assessment and treatment services in a forensic setting or for further training at the doctoral level.
• Students trained in psychological testing, research methodology, and psychopathology.
• Forensic Psychology – Downloadable Brochure