Education, M.S.Ed.
Contact
Jason Asdourian, M.Ed
Assistant Director Graduate Programs in Education
jasdourian@une.edu
Accreditation
All programs at the University of New England are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Transfer Credit
Upon acceptance, students may apply to transfer up to three courses (maximum of nine credits) into the Master of Science in Education program.
To request consideration for transfer credit, a student must provide an official transcript. Transfer credit is awarded at the discretion of The College of Professional Studies based on specific program details listed below. Requests for approval of transfer credit should be submitted to and will be granted at the discretion of the program director.
Transfer credit must be:
- Classified as graduate level.
- Taken at an institutionally accredited institution.
- Worth three credits.
- Taken within five years of application.
- Completed with a grade of B or better.
- Equivalent to one of the required program courses or an elective course that meets the goals of the student’s education.
Transfer credit cannot be accepted into any program leading to State of Maine certification.
Admissions
See Online Admissions for more information.
Financial Information
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. Please consult this catalog’s Financial Information page for specific tuition and fees information.
Financial Aid
Detailed information and applications are available on request from the Financial Aid Office. Call (207) 602-2342 or visit the Financial Aid website.
Curricular Requirements
The Master of Science in Education
UNE allows students to customize their program by choosing electives from different topic areas in education such as curriculum, literacy, educational leadership, and inclusion for teachers looking to advance their careers in education.
Contact your state’s Department of Education for specific certification requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Required Courses | ||
| EDU 597 | Differentiation Theory and Strategies | 3 |
| EDU 598 | Ethical Responsibilities in Today's Educational Systems | 3 |
| EDU 599 | Developing a Framework for Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 690 | Action Research | 3 |
| EDU 695 | Portfolio | 3 |
| Five Program Specific Electives | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Program Specific Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 600 | Teacher as Leader | 3 |
| EDU 701 | Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 702 | School Law | 3 |
| EDU 703 | Edu Change/School Reform | 3 |
| EDU 704 | Supervise/Eval Instr Personnel | 3 |
| EDU 706 | School-Comm Rel/Communications | 3 |
| EDU 707 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 709 | School Finance | 3 |
| EDU 715 | Org Theory/Strategic Planning | 3 |
| EDU 720 | Special Ed Law for the Class | 3 |
| EDU 721 | Technology w/ Inclusion Ed | 3 |
| EDU 722 | Special Ed Assess Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 723 | Teach&Learn Inclusion Setting | 3 |
| EDU 725 | Behaviors Considerations/Inclu | 3 |
| EDU 726 | Telling your School's Story through Data Analysis | 3 |
| EDU 727 | Understanding the Whole Child | 3 |
| EDU 730 | Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
| EDU 740 | Sup Lit Devel for all Learners | 3 |
| EDU 741 | Lit Assess as Teaching Tools | 3 |
| EDU 742 | Study Skills and Content Lit Instruction for All | 3 |
| EDU 743 | Connect Read w/Writ for Succes | 3 |
| EDU 744 | Meet Student Lit Challenges | 3 |
| EDU 746 | Prof Learning/Literacy Leader | 3 |
| EDU 747 | Literacy for English Language | 3 |
| EDU 748 | Literacy for Inclusion Setting | 3 |
Academic Policy
Dismissal from the Program
Termination from the Program may occur when the Education Program Director becomes aware of one of the following:
- Surrender of a teacher license in any jurisdiction for disciplinary reasons.
- Documented academic dishonesty (Note this also includes course online postings and email communications with faculty and staff. Students are advised that their behavior while participating in the Program should exemplify the ethical behavior of a professional educator with respect to all communications.)
Minimum Grade Point Average
Matriculated graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Any student receiving a grade below B- on any individual course has failed that course must re-enroll and repeat the course to achieve a grade of B- or better. Any student who receives a grade of F in two or more courses may be dismissed from the program. An F that is replaced through retaking the course does not count toward this policy.
Graduation Requirements
To complete the program and receive a Master of Science in Education, a student must:
- Complete all program requirements.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Pay all tuition and fees.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to:
- Apply education theory, frameworks, and scholarship to enhance professional teaching practices.
- Use reflective practices to advance personal and professional growth in the role of an educator.
- Foster equitable and inclusive pedagogical frameworks in addressing the multifaceted educational needs of all students.
- Demonstrate professionalism consistent with the expectations of an online graduate student.