OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 120
Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0
Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward major: B or better in all professional education classes is required.
Other GPA requirements to graduate: Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 to be eligible to apply for teacher candidacy and to student teach.
Required Course(s) for fulfilling Capstone Experience: 12 credits of EHD 491 for students in the Teaching Option or EHD 493 for students in the non-teaching option.
Contact Information: The Advising Center, 100 Shibles Hall, (207) 581-2412 or email the Advising Center at: advisingcenter@maine.edu
This program is offered at the main campus of the University of Maine in Orono.
The college’s educator preparation programs emphasize a diverse liberal arts background and highly relevant professional training. The undergraduate teacher education programs are fully accredited by The Council for the Advancement of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the State of Maine. Students graduate from our programs and enter the teaching profession with experience, an authentic view of schools, and an understanding that teaching, learning, and professional development are lifetime endeavors.
In their second year of study students apply for teacher candidacy by submitting a portfolio (eFolio) that includes a transcript of their academic work to date which reflects a grade point average of at least 2.75, an analysis of one field experience in a 6-12 classroom, a minimum of B in ENG 101, and minimum of B in 6 credits of Mathematics. If the minimum grade requirement is not met, a passing score for the state of Maine for the appropriate PRAXIS CORE subtest(s) is sufficient. NOTE: As a State of Maine approved program, we will adhere to state certification requirements and adapt our program to meet changing state regulations. For example, students are now required to have an average of B or higher in 45 credits of the content specialization area OR a passing score for Maine on the corresponding Praxis 2 exam (test code 5038 English, 5235 Life Science/Biology, 5161 Mathematics, 5245/5435/5265 Physical Science, 5081 Social Studies, 5174 French, 5195 Spanish) prior to student teaching. For more information about the state required PRAXIS exam, visit the EDHD website. Students accepted to teacher candidacy at the end of their second year become immersed in the daily life and issues of public school during an intensive Education curriculum, a prelude to student teaching. During student teaching, future teachers learn and teach along with veteran teachers and get involved in many efforts to address the needs of students and schools.
Secondary Education concentrations include: English, mathematics, world languages (i.e., French, Spanish), science (i.e., life or physical), and social studies.
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