Education & Human Development

Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Info | Information on Majors | Graduation Requirements

The College offers Bachelor's degrees in the areas of: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Child Development and Family Relations, Kinesiology and Physical Education, and Athletic Training. Qualified students are admitted to the College of Education & Human Development as first-year students in a four-year program. Students with advanced standing seeking admission must satisfy the College's basic entrance requirements and have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average in prior college courses.

Students from other institutions who have completed a portion of their college work or who want to change their professional plans may apply for admission by transfer. Accepted students will be given advanced standing in the College if their previous work meets the requirements and standards of their new program.

The College's teacher preparation programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. After successfully completing graduation requirements and the Praxis Examinations, graduates are recommended for provisional teaching certificates in the state of Maine. National accreditation helps pave the way for reciprocal certification in other states.

General Education Requirements for UMaine Students