INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED (M.Ed., C.A.S.)

M.Ed.:  The College of Education and Human Development provides an option for an individually designed Master of Education providing a cohesive program of professional development. The program of study is individually planned by the student and his or her advisor. A minimum of 33 semester hours of work is required to earn the M.Ed.  Candidates must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours in professional education coursework at the 500- and/or 600-level at the University of Maine. In addition coursework must include two seminars or one seminar and a practicum. The M.Ed. program is individually designed; however pre-planned concentrations are available in Art Education and Students at Risk.

C.A.S.: The College of Education and Human Development provides an option for a Certificate of Advanced Study providing a cohesive program of professional development beyond the master’s level for educational specialists.  The program of study is individually planned by the student and his or her advisor.  A minimum of 30 semester hours of work beyond the master’s level is required to earn the C.A.S.  Candidates must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours in professional education coursework at the 500-and/or 600 level at the University of Maine.  A master’s degree in the C.A.S. subject matter or related field is required for admission to the program.  C.A.S. programs are individually designed; however a pre-planned concentration is available in Instructional Technology.