MEd;EdS Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction at University of Maine

Programme overview

Programmes for elementary, middle and high school teachers who want larger leadership roles while staying in the classroom. The MEd is available fully online or hybrid; the EdS is a terminal degree for professional development beyond the master's level.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Duration: EdS within six years of start | Study mode: full-time | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

MEd: minimum 33 credits with core courses, electives and a specialization (Response to Intervention for Behavior, High Leverage Practices to Support Inclusion, Instructional Design, Classroom Technology Integrationist, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher Leadership, or an individually designed concentration). EdS: 30 credits beyond a master's including 12 at 500/600 level and a capstone (action research or internship).

Career pathways

Master's holders often earn higher pay in many districts; the MEd is a foundation for doctoral study in education, special education, educational leadership and STEM education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For practicing teachers and/or those holding teaching licenses; candidates seeking licensure are directed to the MAT. The EdS requires a completed master's in an education field.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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