Post-Master's Certificate, PMC
Contact
Jason Asdourian, M.Ed
Assistant Director Graduate Programs in Education
jasdourian@une.edu
Certificate Description
The Post-Master’s Certificate (PMC) is a 15-credit certificate designed to help students advance their teaching abilities and cover a range of educational and leadership topics.
Accreditation
All programs at the University of New England are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit cannot be accepted into the Post Master's Certificate or Certificate of Advanced Study - Advanced Educational Leadership programs or any other 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 University of New England offers a 15-credit certificate program that allows students to customize their program by selecting electives from different topic areas in education such as curriculum, literacy, educational leadership, and inclusion for teachers looking to advance their education career. Please contact your state’s Department of Education for specific certification requirements.
Post-Master’s Certificate
Select any five of the electives listed below. Please contact your state’s Department of Education for specific certification requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Specific Electives | ||
| 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 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 |
| EDU 749 | Reading Diagnosis:Clinical I | 3 |
| EDU 750 | Instruct Intervent:Clinical II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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 Post-Master’s Certificate or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, 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 research results to leadership decisions
- Describe the requirements of the PSEL standards
- Demonstrate a high degree of specialized knowledge and skills about school administration
- Exhibit leadership skills in an actual school administrative setting
The goal of the Post-Master’s Certificate is to prepare students to:
- Lead schools, programs, and classrooms in a humanistic, caring manner.
- Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical decision-making.