College of Education & Human Development

The College of Education and Human Development provides leadership, professional development and research to advance education at all levels and address concerns and changing needs of schools, children and families.

Undergraduate majors are offered in Elementary and Secondary Education, Kinesiology and Physical Education, and Child Development and Family Relations with an array of academic specialization options such as Athletic Training and Early Childhood Education. All majors emphasize a diverse liberal arts background and highly relevant professional training.

Educator preparation programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Maine Department of Education. A partnership with area PreK-12 schools provides a Professional Development School model and realistic teaching and learning settings for students and faculty. In addition, a campus nursery school and kindergarten serves as a lab school where Early Childhood and Education students can observe and learn about the behaviors of young children.

The Human Development curriculum meets the standards and requirements of the National Council of Family Relations’ Certified Family Life Educator designation, which enables graduates to quickly complete the application process for Certified Family Life Educator status.

The curriculum-and clinical-based Athletic Training program is designed to meet the guidelines of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. These academic and broad clinical experiences are required for eligibility for the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification exam, the professional credential required by most employers.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:

Bachelor of Science in:
Child Development and Family Relations

Elementary Education
With concentrations available in:
Art
Canadian Studies
Disability Studies
English
Environmental Education
French
German
History and Social Studies
Honors
Human Development
International Affairs
Mathematics
Music
Native American Studies
Natural Sciences
Peace Studies
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Psychology
Spanish
Women’s Studies

Kinesiology and Physical Education
  Athletic Training
  Health/Fitness
  Teaching/Coaching

Secondary Education
With concentrations available in:
English
Foreign Languages
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies

Minors:
Child Development and Family
Relations
Elementary Education
Exercise Science in Kinesiology and
Physical Education
Secondary Education

College of Education and Human Development Notes:

Teacher Certification:
The College of Education and Human Development’s Elementary and Secondary Education program and the teacher preparation program in Kinesiology and Physical Education have been approved by the Maine Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Upon successful completion of these programs, students are recommended for Maine Teacher Certification in their area of study. Additionally, students need to successfully pass a state-identified examination and all other state requirements to receive teacher certification in Maine.

Students who are minoring in Education and apply to take the additional course work towards certification will, upon graduation, apply to the Maine Department of Education, Division of Teacher Certification for transcript review. They must also take the examination identified by the Maine Depart-ment of Education’s certification office.

Those holding Bachelor’s degrees in the Liberal Arts and wishing to pursue careers in elementary or secondary education may apply to the Master of Arts in Teaching program. Those with a Bachelor’s degree seeking to become Art, Music, or Physical Education teachers may apply for the Teacher Certification Option.

Note: The Maine Department of Education charges $50.00 for initial certification. Certification requirements are subject to change. For updated information, check with the Information Desk in the College of Education and Human Development. Undergraduate Contact: O.J. Logue.

Graduate Program

The College offers a full range of graduate programs leading to the master’s degree, the Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) and the doctoral degree.

Graduate Program Contact
Dorothy Breen
110 Shibles Hall
(207) 581-2479
dorothy.breen@umit.maine.edu