School of Education and Human Development
We are dedicated to supporting equity and excellence in education and human development through our academic and professional development programs, community partnerships, and research. We offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees as well as graduate certificates. Learn more about School of Education and Human Development.
Highlights
Advance your career through one of our 12 academic programs
We offer pathways to undergraduate teaching certification, as well as 8 graduate certificates, 15 master’s degree options, 5 advanced certifications, and 2 doctoral degrees.
Our Alumni: A community of lifelong learners
Our graduates join an alumni network of more than 13,000 education and human development professionals who are regularly awarded for being at the top of their fields.
For the K-12 community: Earn Continuing Education Units
Our Professional Development Center hosts workshops and conferences, and we can customize credit courses for your school district.
For the K-12 community: Earn credit for your recertification
Our Course Search tool helps you to find classes that align with your schedule, your learning objectives, and your career path.
Serving the state of Maine through partnerships and research
In addition to providing professional development programs for education and human development practitioners, we are active in education policy research and in promoting equity in public education.
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Undergraduate Teacher Education
Our program allows you to combine education courses and student teaching experience with a major in the liberal arts, sciences, or a foreign language.
Graduate Teacher Education
Our programs include general teacher certification as well as specialties: literacy, montessori, special education, and teaching English as a second language.
Online Graduate Programs
Complete your degree on a part-time or full-time basis — from home!
This Summer: Earn Course Credit for Recertification or Your Degree
View our guide for education and human development courses the satisfy recertification requirements — or give you a jump start on your degree.
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Our Graduate Programs
We offer programs in the fields of teaching, K-12 school leadership, adult and higher education, counseling, educational and school psychology, and public policy.
Connect With Us
Questions about our graduate programs? We'd love to meet you and tell you more! Our Information Sessions are an excellent way to learn more about USM.
Visit Us!
The best way to get to know the University is to visit one of our beautiful campuses. Register for a campus tour or an open house.
News
USM Alumnus Serves First Term in Maine House
USM Alumna Named Maine School Counselor of the Year
USM Alumna Named 2019 Assistant Principal of the Year
USM lessons helped alumni reach top of U.S. military
USM alumni nominated for leadership roles in state government
Dr. Stewart-McCafferty and Dr. Beaudry publish their new book!
Compassionate intervention needed for veterans, USM's Bernacchio and Reagan wrote in Portland Press Herald
Dean Joanne Williams connecting students with real world professions
Proficiency-Based Certificate of Graduate Studies Approved
Events
Apr
25
Thu
Film Screening & Discussion: Intelligent Lives
5:00 PM, USM, Bailey Hall, Room 10 (Lecture Hall),16 University Way, Gorham Campus
May
6
Mon
4th Annual Assessment for Learning & Leading Conference
8:30 AM, Abromson Hall, USM, Portland
May
7
Tue
4th Annual Assessment for Learning & Leading Conference
8:30 AM, Abromson Hall, USM, Portland