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Graduate With More Than A Single Major
The majority of RWU students graduate with a second major or minor, giving them the skills and diverse experiences that are most desirable for employers and graduate school admission.
Feinstein School of Social and Natural Sciences
SSNS prepares students for a variety of careers in the social or natural sciences.
Academic Programs
SSNS offers degree options for both undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of social or natural science. Programs focus on developing students skilled in analytical thinking, research methods, quantitative reasoning, and sociocultural learning.
Center For Economic and Environmental Development (CEED)
Created to promote the environmentally sustainable development of marine and maritime industries in Rhode Island, the center serves as a research hub where students get hands-on experience and work on community-based projects that intersect economic development with environmental stewardship.
Departments
Encompassing social sciences like sociology, politics, psychology, and natural sciences like math, physics, and environmental science, our departments house programs that develop well-rounded students with the skill set to succeed in their careers or future study.
Faculty and Staff
Our experienced and credentialed scholars and practitioners develop personal, meaningful relationships with students. Both inside and outside the classroom they are directly involved with all aspects of educating our students.
Health Professions Advising
Are you interested in a career in the health professions and want more information on developing your studies toward professional preparation? Visit Health Professions Advising for resources on how you can explore your options for health professions pathways.
Choosing Her Own Path
Sarah Wood, RWU Class of 2019 Political Science
One of the things Sarah Wood, an Honors Program member who was also recently named to the National Political Science Honor Society, enjoys most about RWU is the flexibility and guidance the university provides to create her own path.
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As the EPSCoR Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program’s home, RWU strengthens its commitment to advancing undergraduate research and fostering collaboration among Rhode Island’s scientific community.
High Schoolers Discover Sea of Possibilities at Marine Biology Summer Camp
The annual RWU camp offers high school students an immersive introduction to the study of Marine Biology, featuring hands-on fieldwork and laboratory experiences.
Student Co-Authors Book on Bomba, Performs at MTV Video Music Awards
International student Daniella Hernandez connects to her heritage with a children’s book about the Puerto Rican dance and makes her VMA dance debut.
Food for Thought: RWU Summer Camp Highlights Science of Cooking
During the week-long Food Science Camp, high school students learn about physics, sustainability, and social justice through hands-on experiments and field trips.
