Program Delivery

The M.Ed. requires a minimum of 33 credits and can be completed entirely online through UMaineOnline [add link] or through a mix of online and on-campus classes.

The program includes a set of core courses and electives covering contemporary issues and evidence-based practices for curriculum development, assessment and instruction. In addition, master’s students select an area of specialization. You can choose one of our existing graduate certificates as a specialization or create an individually designed specialization in consultation with an advisor. 

Students currently enrolled in a master’s degree program through the Graduate School who wish to pursue an approved graduate certificate program simultaneously must apply for admission to the certificate program before one-half of the required credits are completed. There will be no additional charge for this application once an application has been made to the CA&I M.Ed.

The Ed.S. in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction is available for students who have completed a master’s degree in an education field. This terminal degree requires an additional 30 credit hours beyond a master’s and is individually designed with an advisor. It can also be completed entirely online. Candidates must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in professional education coursework at the 500- and/or 600-level at the University of Maine. Students in the Ed.S. program are also required to complete a capstone experience, such as an action research project or internship. All work for the Ed.S. must be completed within a six-year period.