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Undergraduate Teacher Education

The University of Southern Maine (USM) Undergraduate Teacher Education program prepares well-rounded and insightful educators who are deeply knowledgeable in the subject areas that they’ll teach.

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Graduate Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP)

The University of Southern Maine (USM) Teacher The Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP) at the University of Southern Maine (USM) prepares graduates for initial teacher certification in either Elementary (K-6) or Secondary (6-12) education and leads to a Master of Science in Education (MSEd).

Certificate of Graduate Studying Teaching and Learning

This Certificate of Graduate of Study (CGS) in Teaching and Learning is designed to create a pathway for non-degree seeking students to take the teacher certification courses needed for emergency or conditional certification. The 12-credit CGS consists of four courses. Three of the courses are required for both K-6 and 6-12 certification with the one additional course chosen for either K-6 or 6-12 certification.

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