Flexibility and Convenience to Prepare You for the Job Market
Friday, August 08, 2014
This column is part of an ongoing sponsored content series with The University of Rhode Island Feinstein Providence Campus.
Statistics show that not only is a college degree still a worthwhile investment, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that unemployment rates among college graduates will be significantly lower than those without a college degree. The bureau also notes that degree-holding individuals will earn higher wages over their lifetime than those without a degree.
As working adult or caring for family full time, it can be a challenge to return to school. There are options available, however, and one such option offers the convenience of a central location and the flexibility of night and weekend classes. The University of Rhode Island Providence Campus offers nine undergraduate degrees that make it possible to advance careers.
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Interdisciplinary Studies provides a greater exposure to more programs and career options, with customizable majors like, Applied Communications, Business Institutions, Health Services Administration, and Human Studies. Learn more about BIS.
Human Development and Family Studies is designed to prepare students to work in a wide spectrum of community and other human service settings serving children, adolescents, adults and families. Concentrations include, family and community settings, family finance, and early childhood education certification among others. Learn more about HDFS.
Medical Laboratory Science (Biotechnology) has been developed to prepare biomanufacturing professionals for the rapidly growing biopharmaceutical industry in the region. Learn more about Biotechnology.
Other degree options available through URI Providence include Psychology, Gender and Women’s Studies, Communication Studies, English, Film Media, and History.
With the job market making a comeback and unemployment rates going down, now is the time to take advantage of the opportunity to earn a degree, and enter, re-enter, or advance in the workplace.
The University of Rhode Island Feinstein Providence Campus is located at 80 Washington St. Providence, RI 02903. Visit http://www.uri.edu/prov/general_inquiry/ or call today to meet with an advisor at (401)-277-5162.
