Graduate Programs at RWU

Learn by Doing at RWU

At RWU, graduate study goes beyond the classroom. Through internships, clinical experiences, research, and global opportunities, you’ll gain hands-on experience to prepare for your career. 

RWU offers a diverse selection of master’s degrees and graduate certificates across in-demand fields, including:

  • Architecture, Real Estate & the Built Environment

    • RWU's interdisciplinary Architecture, Construction Management, Preservation Practices, Real Estate, and Urban and Regional Planning programs prepare students to be innovative designers and strong leaders in the world we build.
  • Business & Leadership
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Whether you want to earn your MBA or level up with a certificate in leadership, RWU offers programs that build strategic thinking and leadership skills for today’s competitive marketplace.
  • Justice, Policy & Public Service
    • Make our communities safer and stronger with degrees in Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Public Administration (MPA), and Public Management.
  • Education & Counseling
    • RWU's Special Education, STEM Education, Middle School Education, and Forensic Mental Health Counseling programs are focused on hands-on training and professional licensure.

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A Graduate Experience That Works for You

  • Study on campus in Bristol or Providence, or fully online
  • Learn from industry-connected faculty
  • Access scholarships and financial aid to make your degree more affordable
  • Join a network of professionals making an impact across industries
  • Stack certificates and explore interdisciplinary pathways
Kelice Agosto

Internship, Leadership Roles Prepare Graduate Student for Clinical Therapist Position

Kelice Agosto, RWU Class of 2023
Forensic Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)

“My internship at the Rhode Island State Psychiatric Hospital helped me take what I learned from the classroom and apply it to real world settings. I learned how to conduct competency to stand trial evaluations with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. In my Law and Mental Health class, I learned about the issues the criminal justice system and mental health care faced. At my internship, I witnessed how those issues affected the patients that I worked with.”

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