Culturally Responsive Practices in Education and Human Development

Cost per credit hour

In-state: $432.
Out-of-state: $1,250. See details and other costs

Credit hours

12 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list

Program duration

Finish in as little as 1 year. Explore program requirements

Admissions

No application fee. Apply for fall, spring, or summer term. View application process & deadlines

Program Highlights

Obtain a strong foundation in culturally responsive practices in education and human development.
Take advantage of our flexibility for working adults by choosing to study part-time or enroll in evening classes.
Prepare for a future graduate degree: Apply course credits from your certificate toward a master’s program in our School of Education and Human Development, such as Teacher Leadership or Adult and Higher Education.
Study with expert faculty who engage in continuous scholarship.

Program requirements

Program courses explore linguistics, counseling of multicultural families, and spirituality and religion. Our interdisciplinary program also integrates course offerings from Leadership Studies; Occupational Therapy; Social Work; and the Policy, Planning, and Management program in the Muskie School of Public Service.

Visit course catalog

Adult and Higher Education

Master’s Program (Online)

Counseling — Clinical Mental Health Concentration

Master’s Program

Counseling — Rehabilitation Concentration

Master’s Program

Counseling — School Counseling Concentration

Master’s Program

Teacher Leadership

Master’s Program

Next Steps

Our graduate admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services.

Get Info

Meet us

Apply

Students walk down the sidewalk by Wishcamper Center on the Portland campus on a sunny day.

Admission information: Certificate of Graduate Study Culturally Responsive Practices in Education and Human Development

Application deadlines

We accept applications on a rolling basis and review them continuously.

Application deadline	Fall term start	Spring term start	Summer term start
All applicants	August 1	December 15	April 15

Criteria for admission include successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Applicants are required to provide the following materials:

General requirements

Application: Online application
Application fee: Waived for all applicants
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, excluding the seven campuses of the University of Maine System (UMS transcripts are accessible to USM). A transcript is official when sent directly from the institution.
- International College transcripts: In addition to an official copy of the transcript, an official evaluation of college-level transcripts from a NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) approved transcript analysis agency is required.
Resume: Submit a resume or CV that outlines professional, volunteer, and community experience.
Students whose first language is not English may be required to take one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) or Duolingo. Applicants must submit official scores as part of the application process. See additional information regarding test scores and requirements.

Additional requirements

Personal statement discussing your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your professional goals, and how you think this program of study will contribute to these goals.

English proficiency test scores

View test requirements

Where to send application materials

Get our mailing address and email address

Applications in progress

Check the status of your application