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.

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

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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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