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 addresses the changing needs of schools, children and families.

Undergraduate majors are offered in Elementary Education; Secondary Education, Kinesiology and Physical Education with academic specialization options of pre-Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Outdoor Leadership and Teaching/Coaching; and Child Development and Family Relations with an academic specialization options in Early Childhood Education and Individual & Family Studies. All majors emphasize a diverse liberal arts background and highly relevant professional practicums and internships.

Educator preparation programs are currently accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The programs are also approved by the Maine Department of Education. Partnerships with area PreK-12 schools provide a Professional Development School model and realistic teaching and learning settings for students and faculty, beginning in the first year of study. In addition, a campus preschool serves as a lab school where Early Childhood Education students have classes and internship opportunities.

All external transfer students for any College of Education and Human Development program must have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 (minimum G.P.A. of 2.75 in some licensure programs) from an accredited institution. Transfer students wishing to enroll in any of the teaching certification programs must demonstrate content area competency through either the successful completion of one or more Praxis exams or the completion of specific content area coursework with a G.P.A. therein of at least 3.0. Since these requirements vary by program and the strategies available may vary depending on a student’s prior institution, transfer students should consult with the Advising Center to develop a plan for their specific circumstances.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:

Bachelor of Science in:

Child Development and Family Relations
- Early Childhood Education (teacher certification option)
- Individual and Family Studies
Elementary Education
- Concentration Areas:
  - English
  - French
  - Child Development
  - Life and Physical Sciences
  - Mathematics
  - Social Studies
  - Spanish
  - Special Education
Kinesiology and Physical Education
- Concentration Areas:
  - pre-Athletic Training
  - Exercise Science/Science
  - Outdoor Leadership
  - Teaching/Coaching (teacher certification option)
Secondary Education
- Concentration Areas:
  - English
  - World Languages (Spanish and French)
  - Mathematics
  - Life Sciences
  - Physical Sciences
  - Social Studies

MINORS:

Child Development and Family Relations
Education
Exercise Science
Outdoor Leadership
Peace and Reconciliation Studies

College of Education and Human Development Notes:

Teacher Certification: The College of Education and Human Development’s Elementary, Early Childhood, and Secondary Education programs and the teacher preparation program in Kinesiology and Physical Education have been approved by the Maine Department of Education. Upon successful completion of all program requirements students are recommended for Initial Maine Teacher Certification in their area of study. Teacher certification regulations are determined by the Maine Legislature and teacher certification is granted by the Maine Department of Education.

Ethics Requirement -The University’s Ethic Requirement is fulfilled through a series of courses within the Education and Human Development degree programs

Note: The Maine Department of Education charges $100.00 for initial certification. Certification requirements are subject to change. For updated information, please reach out to Erin Straine in the Office of Field Experience (erin.straine@maine.edu).

Undergraduate Program Contact

Ezekiel Kimball
129 Shibles Hall
(207) 581-2485
ezekiel.kimball@maine.edu

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
Jim Artesani

144 Shibles Hall

(207) 581-4061

arthur.artesani@maine.edu