School of Education and Human Development

USM's School of Education and Human Development offers degrees, programs, and professional development in the fields of education and human development at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Learn more.

Throughout your career we’re here for you!

We offer initial and advanced pathways, and professional development for K-12 educators at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Undergraduate Teacher Education

USM's nationally accredited, state approved program prepares students to be classroom teachers in Maine.

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Information Sessions

Faculty and students are available to provide information and answer questions at events scheduled throughout the year. Find the session that's right for you.

News

USM Update filming Sept 2018

'The USM Update,' Sept. 4, 2018

Charlie Bernacchio

Bernacchio co-authors column on suicide in Portland Press Herald

Nursing student studying

USM announces Spring 2018 Dean's List

Portland Museum of Art Director of Learning & Interpretation Phillippa Pitts presents on Visual Literacy, Visual Thinking, and Visual Questioning at the fourth-annual Assessment Literacy Conference

Annual Assessment Literacy Conference draws hundreds of Maine teachers

Hana McNally, 2018 Featured Graduate

Hana McNally, 2018 Featured Graduate

Niffy and Ian Allen

Jennifer "Niffy" Allen and Ian Allen, 2018 Featured Graduates

Ross pens Bangor Daily News column on proposed teacher certification changes

Summer 2018 Course Offerings

Student studying in Glickman Library

USM announces Fall 2017 Dean's List

USM professor Flynn Ross

Professor's opinion piece addresses changes to teacher certification