MEd,EdS Student Development in Higher Education at University of Maine

Programme overview

The M.Ed. prepares entry-level professionals for postsecondary student affairs roles, built on CAS standards and covering student development, socio-cultural diversity, ethical practice, research and technology. The Ed.S. is a terminal degree for mid-career professionals with an individually planned programme. It is delivered on campus, with online synchronous classes available in the second year of the M.Ed.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Department: College of Education and Human Development | Duration: M.Ed. 36 credit hours; Ed.S. 30 semester hours beyond a master's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

M.Ed.: student development in higher education core (18 credits), research core (6 credits: assessment, research design, statistics) and an individual concentration (12 credits) such as academic advising, student wellness, transitions to college, disability studies or outdoor leadership; typically an internship between years one and two.

Career pathways

Academic advising, campus activities and programmes, student conduct, residence life, career services; also nonprofit sector and K-12 education; doctoral study in higher education.

Official programme page

Application information

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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