Providing students with the foundation and experience to grow into successful educators
The Department of Education at Roger Williams University seeks to educate reflective leaders whose practice is grounded in a commitment to social justice, civil discourse, global citizenship and educational excellence for all students. Our programs are designed to provide students with hands-on learning experiences in real classrooms around the region during their student teaching coursework. The professional education that our students receive at RWU reflects cutting-edge educational research and practice.
Meet the faculty and staff that make up our Education programs.
We offer degree programs in Elementary and Secondary Education as well as a Middle School Endorsement and a PK-12 certification in Dance Education. Secondary Education majors double major in a content area they wish to teach. Master's level degrees are also available and include a specialized Master of Arts in Literacy.
All teacher education programs at Roger Williams University are approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Under the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) agreement, our graduates are eligible for certification in Rhode Island and all other states with the exception of Alaska, Iowa and Minnesota.
Each year, our faculty evaluates, revises and further develops the curriculum to ensure students are receiving an education that is on the forefront of educational research and practice. Learn more about the core beliefs that are constantly shaping the curriculum development of our education programs.
Field experience is a crucial part of Roger Williams University's education programs where prospective educators gain invaluable experience teaching in a variety of diverse environments.
Learn more about the Performance Assessment System that Roger Williams University uses as just one of its measures to ensure students are working towards meeting the Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards (RIPTS).
Explore the Performance Assessment SystemLog in, purchase, and learn more about TK20 HigherEd™, the online data management system that the Department of Education uses to assist students, faculty, and staff with performance assessments and field experience requirements.
Log In and Learn More About TK20Model places students in classroom for entire year in effort to increase faculty supervised school-based experience for university’s teacher candidates.
RWU’s Education Department is implementing and expanding a cohort model to better prepare and support teachers.
Four RWU education majors work with students at a Pawtucket Elementary School to teach them concepts of engineering, programming and robotics.
