Full-time tuition
In-state: $8,910;
Out-of-state: $26,250 (30 credit hours per year). See details and other costs
Financial aid
Average offer covers a large portion of tuition & fees.
In-state: nearly 100%;
Out-of-state: nearly 70%.
May include scholarships, grants, waiver, & work-study. Explore aid
Program duration
Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options
Admissions
SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines
Program Highlights
Continual classroom experience
We provide practice with grades 6-12 early and often — you’ll start working with students in your first year. During your final year-long student teaching internship, you’ll gain experience in two grade levels.
Diverse learning spaces
Each Environmental Science faculty member runs a lab dedicated to their specific research, which includes an aquatics systems lab, aquaponics lab, chemical ecology lab, air quality lab, and entomology lab.
Flexible career options
Upon graduation, you’ll qualify for teacher certification in public school grades 6-12 through the Maine Department of Education. Nationally accredited, our Maine certification qualifications are transferable to many other states.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships offer valuable financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. You’ll be automatically considered for Merit Scholarships when you apply for admission by the deadline. Additional opportunities are available.
Program requirements
Share your enthusiasm for environmental science and education — prepare to teach middle or high school. We provide a rigorous, authentic learning experience, ensuring you graduate with a solid knowledge base in the science classes you’ll teach.
Diverse, expert faculty
You’ll study with faculty in both Education and in Environmental Science. This unique approach ensures a superior background in educator preparation and mastery of physical and life sciences.
National accreditation & state approval
Our Teacher Education program is nationally accredited by CAEP (Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation) and state-approved by the Maine Department of Education.
Teacher education program options
Interested in another content area or grade level? We offer additional Secondary Teacher Education Tracks (6-12) in STEM and liberal arts. We also offer programs for Elementary Education (K-6), French and Spanish Linguistics (PreK-12), Art Education and Music Education (PreK-12).
Our helpful admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services. We also invite you to explore the many ways to visit campus or to engage with us through online experiences.